“Vicki integrates art & aesthetics into public works projects, specifically highways, streets, bridges and related their sites shaping public place. Capable and inventive, she researches the history, culture and people of the community, distilling local character and values into an identity program that shapes the project whole. With the project team, she collaboratively integrates this collective vision into various elements of the project. Also, she plans site-specific art commissions for other artists, included in the overall programming. The resulting project is meaningful and enjoyable for the public, as they participate in the process and develop ownership. As an Engineer, I find working with Vicki a mutually rewarding and fulfilling experience for everyone. She is a genuinely inspired artist with team spirit, flexibility and practical sense.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Raja Govindaswamy, Vice President, Parsons Brinckerhoff

“The Valley Transportation Authority was building a bridge across a very dangerous railway and arterial highway and the project was well underway when the art program was initiated. Vicki Scuri enthusiastically participated in the project, working with a fairly small budget, and developed a way to effectively embellish a very standard steel truss pedestrian bridge in a dramatic and cost effective way. She collaborated effectively with her clients, the Valley Transportation Authority, the City of San Jose and local community members, to develop a strikingly beautiful screen and patterning system that captures the spirit of the place, creates a gateway to the neighborhood, and will encourage pedestrians to use the bridge.”

Barbara Goldstein, Public Art Program Director, City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs

“I can whole heartily endorse Vicki Scuri! She thinks creatively and broadly as she approaches projects. Every public art project has implications beyond its footprint. Vicki Scuri understands urban design and brings creative skills and solutions that are sustainable and beautiful. Working as an individual artist or collaboratively with a team (engineers, architects, or other design professionals) she brings a unique way of elevating the thinking and helping the team find solutions with metaphor and resonance within the community.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Creative

Denise Dickens, hired Vicki as an urban designer & public artist in 2009

“Vicki's passion and vision for creating public art that truly inspires and represents the community's spirit is nothing less than amazing! Vicki was extremely versatile in coming up with creative solutions to help meet the constructability and funding constraints. I highly recommend Vicki's talents for creating public art that will resonate with the community for a lifetime.”

Tim Vesco, Bridge Engineer, CH2MHILL/RDD