Taking Flight
Artist Daniel Diaz works with steel and concrete to convey themes of the historical, youth, nature, movement, and beauty through depictions of birds in flight among other decorative motifs.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Central
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Parks and Recreation
Artist(s): Daniel M Diaz
Daniel M Diaz, Taking Flight, 2012.
Using steel and concrete, artist Daniel Diaz evokes themes of the historical, youth, nature, movement, and beauty while utilizing motifs of birds in flight. The artwork encompasses a skatepark, becoming a focal point for those either partaking in sport or meandering through the park. Diaz credits the surrounding historical neighborhood and the nearby train as points of inspiration.
Dimensions: 325’ x 10’
Address: 401 W 22nd St. in Santa Rita Park
