September 11 Digital Archive

513.pjpeg

surdotmhforweb.jpg

Title

513.pjpeg

Description

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.

"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.

Source

unknown

Media Type

still image

Original Name

surdotmhforweb.jpg

Created by Author

yes

Described by Author

yes

Date Entered

2002-08-02

Citation

“513.pjpeg,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed December 4, 2024, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/35992.