La Vida de Nuestros Barrios Viejos
The bronze relief on the skirt is the Virgin Mary with serpent trim around the edge. The buttons reflect the Aztec calendar. The little boy's clothing includes a relief of Emiliano Zapata on his t-shirt and a serpent on his belt. Both figures are bare-footed.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Fire Department
Artist(s): Luis Mena
Luis Mena, La Vida de Nuestros Barrios Viejos, 2009.
A pair of bronze figures meant to depict barrio community members stand barefooted in artist Luis Mena's 'La Vida de Nuestros Barrios Viejos'. Imprinted into the clothing of the figures are a series of iconic images.
Dimensions: 6"h x 5'1"w x 32"d
Address: Tucson Fire Department (300 S Fire Central Pl, SE corner)
