Viva Cesar Chavez
Viva Cesar Chavez is a celebration of the great labor leader and peace activist's life and legacy. It is meant to inspire others and to give the people of Tucson a place to enjoy the meaningful spirit of Cesar's life-work
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Southside
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Parks and Recreation
Artist(s): Alex Garza, Joshua Sarantitis
Alex Garza, Joshua Sarantitis, Viva Cesar Chavez, 2008.
Spanning the 6th Avenue overpass of Interstate 10, artists Alex Garza and Joshua Sarantitis illustrate symbolic illustrations of Cesar Chavez' life. Steel luminarias act as columns between the art panels and ceramic tile decorates the foundation of the art fence. In Spanish and English, quotes from the great labor leader are written on the ceramic tile.
Dimensions: 10'h x 24'w x 2"d
Address: Highway Interstate 10 Overpass at 6th Avenue (3199 S 6th Ave)
