Public Artworks
Hackensack comes alive for Illumination 250. From colorful installations and fiber art to giant puppets and interactive experiences, artists and community members are bringing creativity into parks, streets, and public spaces throughout downtown.
Explore the projects below to see what you’ll encounter during the celebration, learn more about the artists and the ideas behind each project, and find more photos and details.
ARTIST: Leni Schwendinger Light Projects
My Signature : My Declaration invites the Hackensack community to reflect on what a name, a signature, and a shared declaration can mean. Glowing tablets feature signatures and personal declarations from local artists and residents, brought together through an immersive soundscape.
ARTIST: Kate Eggleston
The Quilt Trail at Anderson Street Park will transform the green space into a vibrant celebration of Hackensack’s history. Inspired by quilting and textile traditions from diverse cultures, the installation uses bold colors, playful patterns, and three recurring forms: eyes, arches, and triangles. Together, these forms create a visual language centered on connection and
belonging.