Desert Landscape Mural | Tempe, Arizona
Bringing the Arizona Desert into a Residential Space
Banks Compton created this colorful desert landscape mural in Tempe, Arizona for the outdoor space of a rental property.
Painted across a concrete block wall, the mural features towering saguaro cacti, prickly pear, agave, desert flowers, distant mountains, and a glowing moon. Bright blues, pinks, yellows, and greens create a playful interpretation of the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape.
Project at a Glance
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Project: Residential Mural
Property: Rental Property
Year: 2022
Surface: Concrete Block Wall
Imagery: Saguaro Cacti, Desert Plants & Mountains
A Mural Inspired by Place
The design transforms a simple backyard wall into a colorful focal point while drawing directly from the plants, landscape, and colors of Arizona.
The project is an early example of a theme that continues throughout Banks' work today: creating artwork inspired by the natural environment and identity of the place where it lives.