ARTFUL IN AVONDALE: CREATING "A SENSE OF PLACE"


Humble Roots Avondale Aquatic Center


Humble Roots, shown above, was installed in May 2024 at the Avondale Aquatic Center, just prior to the start of swim season. Created by the artist Trevor O’Tool, it is a bronze sculpture with brightly colored orb-shaped features that depict the cotton plant. It pays homage to Avondale’s humble beginnings and the importance of agriculture in Avondale's history.


For more on Avondale public art visit www.AvondaleAZ.gov/PublicArt. 22 • RAVE May - August 2025


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