Oracle Blossom
The sculpture is an abstract depiction of a blossoming plant which with its glimmering petals and stamens symbolizes the birth of new life on Grant Road. For the Pascua Yaqui Tribe that has been rooted in this community for over a century, flowers evoke a spiritual world imbued with natural beauty. œOracle Blossom pays homage to the neighborhoods historical role as the northern gateway to Tucson. This artwork recalls the iconic neon signage that signified the new mobility of the 20th century which brought growth to the city.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Central
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Artist(s): Hank Saxe, Cynthia Patterson
Constructed of painted and stainless steel, artists Hank Saxe's and Cynthia Patterson's 'Oracle Blossom' rises 30 feet above the intersection of Grant Road and Oracle Road in northwest Tucson.The plant's leaves provide a base for stainless steel petals and stamens that are illuminated by lighting.
Dimensions: 31'h x 15' 6"w x 15'6"d
Address: Grant Rd. & Oracle Rd. intersection