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)
Sparky's Old Town Creamery510 S Mill Ave (106 feet SE)
Spinelli's Pizzeria420 S Mill Ave (122 feet NW)
Bang Bang Sushi420 South Mill Avenue (132 feet N)

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)
Varsity Tavern501 S Mill Ave (172 feet E)
Rodeo Ranch501 S Mill Ave (197 feet E)

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)