Description: The calabash gourd, the inspiration for this artwork, grows well in the hot climate and sandy soil of the southwest and was essential to the well-being of indigenous people throughout the region. Calabash was used as a material for tools, storage for food and to transport water The dumbbell-shaped calabash gourd also served as a symbol for the universe, two equal halves inextricably inked. They represent heaven and earth, Yin and Yang- balance and harmony. The work is installed at two streetcar stops in downtown Tucson. The elevated Calabashes, with its bright color and undulating form serve ss a gateway and invitation to travelers to explore the city’s diverse and lively cultural offerings.