The Hohokam people’s ancient ingenuity and groundbreaking irrigation canals transformed lives and shaped civilizations. Grimanesa Amoros presents GOLDEN WATERS, a large-scale temporary light installation that floats across the water representing the twists and turns of the Hohokam’s ancient innovations. Through a brilliant fusion of the Soleri Bridge’s spine by architect Paolo Soleri and innovative light tubing structures, Amoros creates an immersive experience.

Amoros’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with the human body’s response to environmental conditions. By forging a profound connection to nature, one can sense the presence of water and the essence of the natural world by simply standing in its proximity. Harnessing this elemental connection, GOLDEN WATERS emerges from the tranquil canal waters, seamlessly blending with its surroundings as if it were an intrinsic part of the waterway. The lines of the artwork symbolize the delicate equilibrium between the forces of urbanization and the enduring power of the natural world, reflecting a harmonious coexistence between the two.

GOLDEN WATERS captures the essence of the human body’s response to the environment—symbolizing the delicate equilibrium between urban development and the timeless forces of the natural world.