Sonora
I wanted Sonora to be a bright, active pavilion-sculpture, interpreting Southwest Native designs above a circle of arrow-like columns - a sculpture to serve Tucson as both a proud landmark, topped by its pyramidal "mountain" and as an intimate, relaxing viewing-enclosure.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Downtown
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Tucson Pima Library
Artist(s): David Black
David Black, Sonora, 1991.
Composed of brightly painted steel, artist David Black's 'Sonora' compliments the white marble facade of the neighboring library. The curbed arches and series of abstractions draw inspiration from the Tucson mountains, and create playful shadows along the library's courtyard.
Dimensions: 25 x 43 x 18'
Address: Joel D. Valdez Main Library (101 North Stone Ave.)
