CANYON WALLS

Navajo County Governmental Center, Holbrook, Arizona.
1976

Stoneware

18’ x 18’

Barbara Grygutis' stoneware and ceramic tile mural, "Canyon Walls," commissioned for the Navajo County Governmental Center and completed in 1976, offers a contemplative portrayal of the regional Navajo landscape. Grygutis depicts a naturalistic scene featuring Navajo dwellings nestled within canyon walls using handmade tiles and custom glazing techniques. The mural's attention to detail invites viewers to reflect on the land's rugged beauty and its inhabitants' cultural significance, serving as a quietly evocative tribute to the Navajo heritage.

Commissioned by Navajo County, Holbrook, Arizona

Photo Credit: Barbara Grygutis