Diaphanous

In this colorful animation, the Passaic River appears, then gradually the Newark skyline rises above it, dressed in a collage of patterned fabrics. Ships, trains, planes and other vehicles pass through, honoring Newark’s status as a global travel hub. Each pattern is from a different culture that has contributed to the city's identity and energy, beginning with the native Lenni-Lenape people, and representing the waves of immigration throughout the centuries, from places like Nigeria, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, France, Russia, the Caribbean, and more. These layers honor Newark’s migratory profile and multiple cultures, its rich history and dynamic potential.