Ambiente Public Arts: Data Sculptures

2025 Crescordia Award Recipient

Ambiente Public Arts uses a 12-foot iron obelisk in South Phoenix to visually display air quality data, specifically particulate matter PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels. The structure, powered by solar panels and controlled by an Arduino switchboard, changes color based on pollution levels. It serves as a creative, community-driven tool to highlight environmental injustices and promote air justice. Linked to a network of ASU sensors, it provides localized real-time data, fostering public engagement with the issue. The installation acts as both an art piece and a science communication tool, connecting people to their environment and encouraging community-led health solutions.