My Coney Island Baby

2004 Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue (D, F, N, Q) New York City Transit

“My Coney Island Baby” at the Coney Island - Stillwell Av subway terminal is big, bold, and attention-grabbing. Images are silk-screened onto glass bricks that form a Vista glass-brick wall. In the words of the artist, Robert Wilson, "I see a glass wall built as a celebration of life and joy containing all sorts of different images relating to the history of one of the greatest landmarks in the city, Coney Island." The popular image of Coney Island is that of the amusement park and beach, but the neighborhood is also solidly residential. “My Coney Island Baby” focuses on this reality, featuring the recreational attractions as well as the people who live, work, and play here. As light conditions change, so does “My Coney Island Baby.” In daylight, with the sun streaming in, its images and colors are boldly illuminated. At night it glows from within, adding mystery to the surroundings.