After leaving Vegas, we headed south across Hoover Dam and down to Carefree (north east part of Phoenix metro area). In Carefree, we stopped and said hello to Mike and Pam Greenfield. They live in Goodyear, AZ, but were at an art show in Carefree where Mike was selling his bronze sculptures. He specializes in Indian theme bronze incorporated into natural stones, some very large and heavy. The next morning we went to Cosonti, Paolo Soleri studio in Scottsdale, very close to where we were staying. Soleri is a visonary who has been working on a major project near Cordes, Az. It is called Arcosonti, and will be a city of living and working spaces. In both locations, Cosonti and Arcosonti, the artisans make wind bells out of bronze and clay. The sale of the bells are helping finance the ongoing project. It began in the late 60's. I met Paolo at San Diego State in 1970 when he was a guest speaker. I also designed the poster announcing the seminar (think I still have a copy). He lives with his wife at Cosonti. If you ever get a chance to go there, it is a trip. All the buildings are "organic" looking, and are made from earth casting.
Later that day we went to the Desert Botanical Gardens. Lots of cactus. That night we went back up to Carefree to have dinner with Mike and Pam, and helped them take down their booth. They are both retired from South Tahoe Middle School.
While in Phoenix, we also visited with my old friend Daryl. He used to help me with the murals and graphics when I was in San Diego, and for awhile we both worked for Frazee Paint at the main office. He lives up on the hill overlooking Phoenix from the south. Great view. He has neon palm trees along the swimming pool which are quite a sight.
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Sounds like great fun. I was in Tucson about forty years ago. It was very small then. I heard it's grown and compares to Sante Fe or Sedona. What do you think?
Not very small any more. Stretches out, since the tallest building is probably only about 20 stories. They want to protect everyone's view of the mountains. UA is in the middle of town, and there is a strong art community. Though I also traveled through Tucson about forty years ago between California and Mississippi, I don't remember it very well. I do remember Phoenix being much smaller. If you ever get down there, check out Cosanti in Scottsdale. Also Arcosanti north of Phoenix.
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