Gateway Saguaro
Artist Dirk Arnold use the iconic image of the Saguaro cactus to create a retro sign of steel and neon.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Central
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Department of Transportation
Artist(s): Dirk Arnold
Dirk Arnold, Gateway Saguaro, 2010.
Referencing the neon signs of the motels and restaurants along the Miracle Mile, artist Dirk Arnold created an ode to Tucson in his work, 'Gateway Saguaro'. The Saguaro is an iconic image of Tucson, as the outer limits of the city are bracketed by national parks dedicated to the preservation of the cacti.
Dimensions: 30'h x 8'w
Address: 1475 N Oracle Rd. (Oracle Road North of Drachman)
