The Waters That Bring Life

About this artwork

This mural honors the canal system's history in Arizona, started by the Hohokam tribe centuries ago and later becoming the Arizona Canal system, which played a big role in the City of Tolleson’s agricultural growth. The trees pay homage to a row of pecan trees that used to be located along the canal, and where Tolleson residents had a tradition of gathering together to pick pecans. Although the trees no longer exist, the memories still remain among the residents, and the mural is a reminder of those times.