​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​William T. Machan School

Machan Oasis

 

 

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ARTIST:   Ginny Ruffner
DATE:   1993
LOCATION:  ​William T. Machan School, 2140 E. Virginia 
TYPE:   Sculpture
MATERIALS:   Painted Steel, colored concrete, Drinking fountain, landscaping ​
BUDGET:   $119,000
DISTRICT:    3
ZIP CODE:   85006​​​

Ruffner’s entry sculpture doubles as a shade ramada for student play and performance. It is built with brightly-colored steel cut-outs, representing subjects from the school curriculum. In addition to the sculptural ramada, the project includes a colonnade a patio, a drinking fountain and a ceramic tile map of Arizona. According to the artist, “the oasis acknowledges regional topography, architecture, lifestyle and environment.  It provides an identity for the school, and an invitation to students, faculty, staff and neighbors to play, learn, and dream."​