A Hartford Art School alumna is one of the artists featured in a state-wide public art initiative, in which art exhibitions are prominently displayed—and integrated—in transit stations across the state of New Jersey. NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts announced their latest installment of the Transitional Art Project at the Summit Rail Station, where artist—and HAS alumna—Fiona Clark ’07 has a large-scale work prominently displayed. Clark’s 15-foot by 70-foot suspended fabric banner is in the waiting room, along with vinyl appliqués.
Clark graduated from HAS with a fine arts degree, where she initially pursued a career in graphic design and worked as a digital art director for the fashion industry for a decade, before deciding to pursue art full time.
NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin S. Corbett is enthusiastic about this new initiative, as he was quoted in a recent Union News Daily article saying “Art plays an important role in connecting communities and NJ Transit is proud to collaborate with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Summit Public Art to support New Jersey artists.” Additionally, Corbett speaks highly of Clark’s artwork, “This latest installation at Summit Rail Station enriches the space, creating a welcoming and inspiring environment for our customers and visitors alike.”
Clark’s solo show, titled “SuperBloom,” will be on display until December 2026. Additionally, NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts intend to continue providing new art exhibitions to other stations throughout the state.