Tempe Roots
Category: Public Art
Address
500 S Mill Ave View on Google Maps
Tempe, AZ 85281
Details
YEAR BUILT: 2012
ARTIST NAME: Oliverio Balcells
Artist Oliverio Balcells set out to tell the story of ancient Tempe by honoring the Hohokam and Toltec people. When looking at this piece be sure to take special notice of the Hohokam-style petroglyphs and classic Toltec symbols for corn, beans, and squash. This piece melds ancient Tempe and modern to highlight the unique character of the city.
Bacells’ purpose as an artist is to educate and raise people's consciousness through native Mexican cultural teaching.
Nearby Dining
- Thirsty Dog 2 Go15 W 5th St (47 feet SW)
- Starbucks Coffee420 S Mill Ave (91 feet N)
- Sparky's Old Town Creamery510 S Mill Ave (106 feet SE)
- Spinelli's Pizzeria420 S Mill Ave (122 feet NW)
Nearby Shopping
- Thirsty Dog 2 Go15 W 5th St (47 feet SW)
- Lotions & Potions420 S Mill Ave (116 feet NE)
- Cactus Sports514 S Mill Ave (151 feet S)
- Rave Circus414 S Mill Ave (177 feet NW)
Nearby Culture & Entertainment
- Bang Bang Sushi420 South Mill Avenue (132 feet N)
- Harkins Valley Art Theater509 S Mill Ave (158 feet SE)
- Sunbar Tempe24 W. 5th Street (229 feet NW)
- United Escapes of America Tempe414 S Mill Ave (246 feet N)
Nearby Parking
- On-Street Meters (97 feet E)
- Maple Avenue Lot20 W 6th Street (308 feet SW)
- City Hall West Lot 5th St @ Mill (326 feet E)
- Emerson Garage101 W 5th St (437 feet SW)