Taylor Dennis 
Longtime Hoboken resident and local artist Jason Sagat has debuted his latest mural installation in town. His piece, Layers, can be found inside City Hall’s main lobby and showcases the iconic Hoboken waterfront, paying tribute to the vibrant Manhattan skyline and Hoboken’s Pier A overlooking the Hudson River. This mural shows the juxtaposition between the beauty and struggles of everyday life, inviting viewers to find meaning in the seemingly mundane and celebrate the complexity of urban life. Read on for more about the latest mural project in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Photo Credit: City of Hoboken
About the Mural + Artist Behind It
On August 7th 2025, Mayor Bhalla and the Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee announced the permanent display of Jason’s new mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Jason and local photographers in attendance.
Known for his abstract style, Jason often pulls from his daily life and draws inspiration from well-known artists Kandinsky and Richter, whose abstract art often displays a sense of chaos and complexity. Jason writes on his website, “My art is made to capture this sentiment while expressing the energy and vibrance of these subtle, simple elements of our world. I believe these everyday layers of our life make up something much more intricate and energetically interconnected.” Jason wants his art to draw out a similar feeling in those admiring the mural.
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Jason is a long-time resident of Hoboken, is no stranger to the hustle and bustle pace of city life. His mural depicts a person standing on Hoboken’s Pier A, gazing across the Hudson looking out towards the New York City skyline, capturing a moment of stillness and reflection amidst the chaos. The mosaic-like mural — almost representative of subway tile — uses a blend of photography, paint, and colorful layering that illustrates the vibrant city while showing the deeper interconnected beauty of it all.
Mayor Bhalla praised the piece in an August press release, stating, “This mural is a powerful tribute to Hoboken’s relationship to the water. I’m proud to see Hoboken continue to invest in the arts and elevate local talent like Jason through projects like this.” Mayor Bhalla encouraged residents to stop by and take in the mural’s rich passion, color, and community pride. “By capturing and transforming a familiar view of our waterfront, this installation will welcome residents and visitors alike to our historic City Hall…” he went on to explain. Layers is now on permanent display at City Hall.
Those interested in seeing more of Jasons work can check out his website to commission a piece of their own, learn more about his life and how he got to where he is today, or explore his virtual art gallery. Jason is often at community events displaying his available pieces. He also hosts a virtual “Meet the Artist” workshop every Thursday night, where people can ask him anything about his process. On his website, he states, “No question is off limits. This is an interactive experience to build community and learn about me but also each other.” Tickets are available through his website.
Though Layers is new to the city, Hoboken is no stranger to murals done by local artists. In 2018, Mayor Bhalla signed an executive order dedicating one percent of funds be used for public art installations throughout the city. Since then, murals can be seen all around town. Earlier in August, the City of Hoboken’s Division of Cultural Affairs unveiled a new mural design, commissioned by the Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee, for the Jackson Community Mural located in Jackson Resiliency Park. This particular piece will pay homage to the diversity, culture, and history of Hoboken’s West Side. This mural will pay tribute to those who help make Hoboken a special place.
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