35 Candles in the WSJ

35 Candles, the 9/11 memorial painting installation I made in 2002-3 is featured in an article in today's Wall Street Journal.  

Candle (2002-3), oil on panel, 12x9in.

That day

I don't understand how anyone can be afraid that we will forget. It takes only the slightest trigger to bring the pain and sorrow back to the surface. More about these images here, and why I am posting them today.

35 candles, a 9/11 memorial

35 candles, 2002-3, oil on 35 12x9in. birch panels, total size approximately 70x65in.

Detail.

Detail.

Detail.

Detail.

This was a commissioned work for a company that had offices in the World Trade Center and lost thirty-five people that day. It hangs in their new offices in Manhattan.

These photos were taken in 2003 right after I had completed the installation and before a lighting system had been installed. I hope to post some better images eventually, which I will also add to my website.