I chose the Janet Echelman’s huge artwork because at first glance it reminded me of a tornado with its tail turned up. A tornado in the city of Phoenix is highly unlikely but not impossible. However, after reading about the art work it brought into light the meaning, shape and history of the cactus shaped flower. Oddly enough my perception of the art and the actual meaning did not vary that much. Both meaning and perception dealt with nature one coming from the ground and the other coming from the sky. The colors appealed to me as well the blues and reds blended in perfectly to reflect off the city lights. This art could give a sense of living in both worlds the city and in the
