Hudson County officials unveiled a 4,000-square-foot mural this week at the intersection of Route 1&9 and Route 440 in Jersey City.
The mural, titled “Hudson County, N.J.” and created by artist Avery Nice, depicts hallmarks of Hudson County, including the names of the 12 municipalities, the Pulaski Skyway, Bayonne Bridge, Frank Sinatra, the Statue of Liberty, PATH train, and images of plants and animals native to Hudson County.
“I am always thrilled to celebrate the arts and invest in local artists as we work together as a community to beautify our environment,” Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said at the unveiling ceremony. “Since the inception of the Hudson County Cultural & Heritage Affairs County Mural Program, artists have created four large public murals on Hudson County property and have helped us transform these spaces into vibrant, beautiful spaces.”
Nice, who worked with several assistants over three weeks to complete the project, used bright, uplifting colors to create a calm yet eye-catching display, county officials said…