Agave Walls
Composed of concrete and steel, stair-stepped shapes paired with an agave cactus form create a wave motion on the bridge, providing continuity with the wave theme found on related projects along the corridor.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Northwest
Collection(s): Pima County
Funding: Department of Transportation
Artist(s): Vicki Scuri
Vicki Scuri, Agave Walls, 2011.
Using the agave as a symbol of the surrounding desert, artist Vicki Scuri frames the bridgework spanning the Rillito River Wash. Concrete panels create a repetitive pattern along the facade of the bridge.
Dimensions: 56 h (per panel) x 8 w x 1 d; (2 relief on both sides)
Address: 5100 La Cholla Blvd (La Cholla Blvd: River to Ruthrauff)
