Title: Unknown, by Michael Encinas
Location: East side of 10th Avenue just south of 25th Street.
Details: Painted ceramic tile depicting a table full of food.
He Said:
If you're interesting in seeing murals, then South Tenth Avenue is your
place. As you have seen in previous pages (and probably will in
future
pages, as well) there is quite a variety along the roadway.
I especially like the gradual curving tops on many of these murals,
including this one, and the bright colors in the design. The curves
give the murals a softer, more relaxed feel than the rigid,
institutional impression given by many of the rectangular murals. And
the relaxed
feel is all-important here, a table of bounty to be shared in a
convivial atmosphere.
She Said:
The mural described here is another of the sound barrier walls that run
along many of the streets in Tucson. Being close to the interstate,
South Tenth Avenue has a number of them, and most are decorated. This
particular wall celebrates one of the necessities of life, food,
colorfully and enjoyably. The artwork is a feast for the eye, even as
the fruits and vegetables shown in the tilework would be a feast for
the palate in life!
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