Water's Soul

Water's Soul is a sculpture along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in the Newport section of Jersey City.

[1] It depicts a woman with closed eyes holding a finger to her lips in a state of silent contemplation and self-reflection.

The work was conceived by Jaume Plensa and commissioned by LeFrak and Simon Property Group.

Made of polyester resin, fiberglass, and marble dust, the work is white and stands 80 feet (24 m) tall.

[6] Of the work, Plensa stated, "It is my wish for Water’s Soul to become an icon for Newport and a landmark that visually connects it with New York City across the Hudson River.