Important art work inspired by September 11, 2001

Since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, artists from the United States and abroad have attempted to capture the variety of responses they have both felt and perceived in the aftermath of the attacks. From personal accounts of the towers’ collapse to memorial works that pay homage to others’ experiences, members of the visual arts world have been pivotal in recording how history has responded to the event that changed our perceptions of America and the world.

Jessica Jamroz's "Empty Sky Memorial." An arch of light forms on the walls of the newly constructed 'Empty Sky Memorial' at Liberty State Park on Sept. 7, 2011 in Jersey City, New Jersey. The concrete and steel memorial designed by architect Jessica Jamroz pays tribute to the 746 citizens of

"911" by Robert Selwyn. Mr. Selwyn, who had one of the World Trade Center studios, painted the Towers during the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.

Wolfe von Lenkiewicz's "House of Mourning," 2008, pencil on Japanese restoration paper, 73 x 56 cm. "I thought instead of birds, I would have butterflies - giant ones hatching from the Twin Towers like a chrysalis..." - Wolfe von Lenkiewicz to Dazed Digital.

Serhat Tanyolacar's "Kiss." The sculpture presents two jubbahs, traditional Islamic garments, shaped into kissing figures. "My whole reasoning is having some type of positive, social, public awareness -- bringing some constructive public awareness to make people think," said Serhat Tanyolacar

Gregory Hilton's "WTC/Mosque Series #1345," 11" x 14" heat transfer on wooden panel, © 2011 Gregory Hilton. Gregory Hilton was watching television in his Chambers Street loft when he heard what sounded like a "freight train loaded with dynamite, going 100 miles an hour, hitting a brick wall and

Eric Fischl's "Tumbling Woman." A poem by Eric Fischl that appeared on a plaque near the sculpture: "We watched, disbelieving and helpless, on that savage day. People we love began falling, helpless and in disbelief."

The World Trade Center cross, also known as the Ground Zero cross, is made of steel beams found amidst the debris of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that resembled a cross.

Franco Castelluccio's "9/11 Pieta." Florida artist Franco Castelluccio was in New Jersey on Sept. 11. His sculpture pays tribute to the first responders at Ground Zero.

Zurab Tsereteli Zurab Tsereteli's "Monument to the Struggle Against World Terrorism." The monument was designed by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli and is seen here during its dedication at The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor on September 11, The Tsereteli sculpture is a gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian people.

Bruce Brooks Bruce Brooks' "Tree of Blood," 60"X54" on canvas. Materials are mixed mediums; oil, acrylic, alkyd, collage, enamel, charcoal. "I was working on 'the Tree of Blood' that September It was the beginning of a group of works that were 'Tree' oriented triggered in part by my interest in Bonsai, Newaki and trees as entities in general. When the Trade Center was destroyed my tree colors turned to blood, red, white, and blue appeared and the churning and turbulence combined with my shock. For the first and only time I actually wrote something in the painting: 'Tree of Blood,' which harped upon my reaction then and now. I think about the work a little the way I think about Goya's 'the Third of May,' the image and the history are of horror, yet the formal power of the painting lives on today. Goya's painting in spirit is part of 'Tree of Blood' and more importantly, part of the 9/11 murders."

Fritz Koenig's "The Sphere," the iconic bronze sculpture that miraculously survived the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.