Signal Hill Petroglyph, Rock Art, Tucson, Arizona
by Chance Kafka
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Price
$349
Dimensions
24.000 x 18.000 x 0.500 inches
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Title
Signal Hill Petroglyph, Rock Art, Tucson, Arizona
Artist
Chance Kafka
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Signal Hill is a nondescript rock pile home to some amazing petroglyphs in Saguaro National Park on the backside of the Tucson Mountains in Southern Arizona. Tucked away off a rocky forest service road in the middle of pristine Sonoran Desert landscape, away from the hustle and bustle of the Old Pueblo, this rock mound has managed to hold a record of human artistry for eons. The most curious rock art to me is that of a spiral; we see it on the left in this painterly depiction, as the rolling, saguaro cactus and ocotillo-laden landscape gives away to the Tucson Mountains. A waxing gibbous moon rises as it is late afternoon and wispy clouds freely move across the blue sky. This is a timeless landscape, thanks in part to the National Park service for preserving it, as well as the mountains conveniently blocking the view of Arizona's second largest metropolis. The classic southwestern desert landscape depicted here appears practically the same to us as it would to the Native American who undoubtedly carved this rock many of centuries ago.
The first time I saw the spiral on the rock was actually on a book cover in a hotel. I knew from that point forward, I would set out to find this rock pile. While it is not terribly difficult with the aide of the internet, it is not exactly well advertised like other points of interest in Southern Arizona. It is perhaps one of the Tucson area's best kept secrets. Nearly a year after travelling to it, I set out to paint it.
It is my hope that you enjoy my impressionistic art pieces. All of my work may be purchased as beautiful, archival prints for home, office or interior design projects. Please contact me regarding the purchase of this original painting.
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February 18th, 2020
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