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Title
GRIGGS GALLERY
Description
This painting was my way of processing the events of September 11th. It was never really meant for the pool of public opinion. However, increasingly all those who saw it had such an emotional response, that its destination became clear. This was not just my work to be stored away after my cathartic exercise was complete. This belonged to everyone and would be sent to the representative of us all - the President.
I, in no way, wanted to glorify the attack. No explosions, no burning buildings, only the billows of smoke. My purpose in this was clear. This painting is not about what was done to us, but how we, as a nation, responded. And even on the darkest of days, the light from above breaks through to illuminate those who would toil beneath searching for, helping and caring for their fellow man.
· The pair of firemen represent the very best in all of us. This courageous brotherhood of men were true heroes, who responded immediately and worked tirelessly to save the lives of thousands.
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