I was driving in north Phoenix on Sunday when I discovered this unusual sculpture located in a very nondescript spot. I couldn't find any signs or information for it so I did some Google searching.
I found that this sculpture was commissioned by the city of Phoenix to be placed in a small pocket park that now covers a former well that was used many, many years ago. The sculpture was created by Barbara Grygutis of Tucson. Apparently there is a blue light at the base of this sculpture that lights it from within at night.
It is supposed to represent the varied path of water in the desert but, it reminds me of the "dust devils" we get in the dry southwest. Those happen when the wind whips up some dust in the shape of a tornado and sends it spinning across the desert floor.
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I like the design very much Sharon.. I straight away thought of water spiralling down and when you mentioned that it was over an old well site, it strengthened that image ✨
It reminds me of a whirlpool. Really creative.
I can see the symbolism, nice
My 4 year old granddaughter said it should have ice cream at the top. She might change her mind later in the day. :-)
Tornado came to mind for me. I like it.
I agree with it resembling a dust devil. I’ll bet it is a site to see at night.
It's quite a modern sculpture, I like it!
We watched a show about dust devils last night. It does remind me of one but I first thought of an ice cream cone, Sharon! ;-)
Interesting! It definitely brings to mind wind and water. I also thought of a similar sculpture I saw years ago in Christchurch, NZ, featuring New Zealand native plants.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Square,_Christchurch#/media/File:CathSquare.JPG
What a beautiful and creative sculpture.
Hi! I'm back, I think! LOL That is a very cool sculpture. I know there are a few cities in Southern CA that require builders to place sculptures; the size dependent upon the size property they are constructing, and the art must be approved by a city council. (City of Brea is the best known one.) It results in gorgeous works of art (some odd), all over the city.
Yes, you're right. But so is the artist.
Reminds me of a dust storm or a tornado, I agree with your comments on it.
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