Dina Bursztyn's series of faceted glass windscreens and windows uses the unique vantage point offered from the elevated city's trains and platforms. Bursztyn became especially well acquainted with the "el" in the Bronx while riding it for many years. Explaining the inspiration for the work, Bursztyn said that the birds and trees told her stories. She viewed tiny gardens of lushness and dreamed of the exotic animals living in the zoo nearby. In the evening, sunsets filled the sky with a kaleidoscope of color. To Bursztyn, the train rides almost felt like riding through the clouds. The artist strove to bring new meaning to familiar locations by sharing these visions.

Dina Bursztyn, originally from Argentina, is a New York based artist and educator. Bursztyn’s works in a wide variety of media, including ceramics, illustration, and installations among others. Bursztyn divides her practice between New York City and Catskill, New York where she is the co-founder of Open Studio – a mixed use arts exhibition and fabrication space. Her artwork can be seen in numerous public collections, including El Museo del Barrio and the New York Public Library. Parallel to her own practice, Bursztyn is also a talented teaching artist, with experience developing programs and conducting workshops for children and other educators.