​​​​​​​​​South Mountain Community Center

Tree of Life​​

 

 

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​ARTIST:   Tlisza Jaurique and Marcus Zilliox
DATE:   2002
LOCATION:  Gymnasium Building, Cholla Room, South Mountain Community Center, 212 East Alta Vista Road​
TYPE:   Mural
MATERIALS:   Paint
BUDGET:   $8,300
DISTRICT:   8
ZIP CODE:   85042​

Jaurique and Zilliox involved the South Mountain Community Center youth group in the painting of the mural. In addition to imagery inspired by ancient Mexican symbols and decorations, the panting celebrates the desert climate, cactus landscape, and the changing light of night and day.​