Painted on five panels, "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" memorializes the horrifying tragedy that without warning killed thousands of innocents -- changing lives and altering both the appearance and perception of New York in the eyes of the world forever.

"Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" by Bruno Surdo

Thickly painted in impasto and collaged with debris collected from the site, the 9 foot high by 35 foot wide painting is overwhelming in its acute depiction of the fathomless destruction which will forever leave an indelible scar on humanity.]]>
Bruno Surdo, a Chicago native, is the painter of "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" 9.11.01. He flew to New York City Shortly after the disaster, where he observed first hand the indescribable carnage.

Painted on five panels, "Tragedy, Memory, & Honor" memorializes the horrifying tragedy that without warning killed thousands of innocents -- changing lives and altering both the appearance and perception of New York in the eyes of the world forever.

Thickly painted in impasto and collaged with debris collected from the site, the 9 foot high by 35 foot wide painting is overwhelming in its acute depiction of the fathomless destruction which will forever leave an indelible scar on humanity.
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I posted these pictures on my web site in 2001 with the words:

The skyline will be different from now on. We realize this fact as we watched the unbelievable and try to comprehend the incomprehensible. But it is of course more than just a skyline that has changed.

I find comfort in a common bond among those who survive and those who help. And I am so proud of almost a unanimous spirit of outrage that says, "You did not accomplish your goal! America did not crumble in a heap and you actually made us all stronger and more resolved to remain."

This is the second of two pictures I submit to you.
]]> Taken about 4-5 days after 9-11]]>