Sun Circle
Sun Circle is a ceremonial structure for observing the patterns of the suns movement along the horizon over the course of the year. "Sun Circle" connects people who live here now with the people who lived in this region a thousand years ago and used solar patterns as a calendar. "Sun Circle" connects modern Tucsonans with two disciplines important to the intellectual life of this community: archaeology and astronomy. It connects us with the sky.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Northwest
Collection(s): Pima County
Funding: Flood Control, Parks and Recreation
Artist(s): Paul T. Edwards, Susan Holman, Chris Tanz
Paul T. Edwards, Susan Holman, Chris Tanz, Sun Circle, 1994.
Composed of concrete, sandstone, and bronze, 'Sun Circle' works to manipulate sunlight during key points of the day. Artists Paul T. Edwards, Susan Holman, and Chris Tanz aimed to conjoin aspects of archeology and astronomy for an experiential piece Tucson community members could enjoy.
Address: Rillito River Park, between La Canada and La Cholla at Roller Coaster Wash (1900 W River Rd.)
