The "Phoenix" sculpture stood at the corner of the block in a predominantly residential neighborhood. It was just past a "Rentals Available" building.

The "Phoenix" sculpture stood on a patch of grass and faced the autumn's afternoon sun.

A side view of the "Phoenix" sculpture by Mark Rivera. It stood rock still and held two sticks or staffs.

The front of the "Phoenix" sculpture by Mark Rivera was lit by the sun. Its entire body was covered in brightly colored mosaic tiles.

A sign was part of the mosaic covering the "Phoenix" sculpture by Mark Rivera. The sign was faded from years facing the sun and was illegible.

A close photograph of the bottom of the "Phoenix" sculpture by Mark Rivera showed bird talons emerging from the boots covering its feet.

The torso of the "Phoenix" sculpture by Mark Rivera was covered in body armor.

The head of the "Phoenix" sculpture by Mark Rivera was that of a bird with huge eyes on either side of its head.

A closer photograph of the head of the "Phoenix" sculpture by Mark Rivera illustrated the combined mixture of sculpture, paint, and mosaic used to create this Phoenix bird.