Chauncey St (J/Z)

El Views

Maria Dominguez
Artwork in faceted glass by Maria Dominguez showing brightly colored scenes of people in the neighborhood.
“El Views” (2002) by Maria Dominguez at Chauncey St. Photo: Jeffrey Sturges

About the project

Maria Dominguez created the paintings for “El Views," which were then translated into 16 panels of brilliantly colored faceted glass. In order to capture the area's spirit and energy, Dominguez spoke with dozens of people and took numerous photos of their neighborhood. The final result transforms daily activities into striking images: people arriving home from school or work, tree buds in springtime, and lights from the businesses surrounding the elevated structures. “El Views” is embedded with the sensibility and humanity of the people and place that were its inspiration. 

About the artist

Muralist Maria Dominguez has over 30 years of experience in public art. Dominguez, a life-long resident of New York City, is influenced by personal, environmental, and community experiences. Dominguez has exhibited internationally in solo and group exhibitions and has been honored with awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council for the Arts among other prestigious organizations.