225 St (2/5)

Universal City

Nicky Enright
Artwork in faceted glass by Nicky Enright showing cityscapes with vast colorful skies.
“Universal City” (2006) by Nicky Enright at NYCT 225 St Station. Photo: Jeffrey Sturges

About the Project

In his portrayal of cityscapes with vast colorful skies full of energy and motion, Nicky Enright's faceted glass windows are a tribute to New York. Enright created dramatic views with oversized skies, minimizing the size of buildings and city. Playing with the space and direction, Enright created fragmented views, contracting the angles of the subway. The scene shows a calm city under heavens filled with constellations, shooting stars, planets, moons and vibrant sunsets. Through the artwork, Enright encourages commuters to contemplate, if only for a moment, the mystery and excitement of the city and its place in the universe. 

About the Artist

Nicky Enright is a multimedia artist, educator, DJ, and writer. Working with audio and visual media, his work explores the theory and practice of borders, the way language and currency function, and the construction of identity. Enright holds a BFA from The Cooper Union, and an MFA from Hunter College, New York. He has received numerous grants, residencies, and fellowships, and his art is exhibited internationally. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Enright lives and works in the Bronx.