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Documented artwork / illuminated station gateway sculpture

Sail

Tom Fruin

Credit as documented: Tom Fruin

Tom Fruin's Sail marks the entry to the Long Island Rail Road's Syosset station. The stainless steel and plexiglass work connects the station to Oyster Bay's maritime history, including shipbuilding and local ties to Long Island Sound. Its curved sail plane catches light and creates a visual sense of motion. MTA identifies the sculpture as a permanent work dated 2019 and describes its eighteen-foot height as a welcoming feature of the station.

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At a glance

Year / version
2019
Materials
stainless steel, plexiglass
Documented setting
outdoor
Dimensions
18 ft tall
Dimensions apply to
Published height only; footprint and foundation are not documented.
Availability
Unconfirmed

Places & versions

Installation history

Historical presentations. A past installation does not establish the current location or suitability for a new site.

  1. 2019

    LIRR Syosset Station, Town of Oyster Bay, New York

    Site
    LIRR Syosset Station
    Historical siting
    permanent

    Installation details checked 2026-10-17.

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Materials and construction

Colored panels cast changing shadows in daylight, while nighttime illumination turns the sail into a visible beacon. The documented height belongs to this station sculpture; the source provides no complete footprint, mounting details or electrical specification.

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