Westley Olmsted (1934-2011), September 11, 2001, 2002; Acrylic on canvas, 46 x 38 inches; Courtesy of the Artist.
Two Reactions: Commemorating September 11th
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Sep 9, 2002 - Sep 15, 2002
Western New York artists Joseph Orffeo and Westley Olmsted presented two voices—contemplative and angry—in reaction to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. In very different ways, this simple installation of three paintings in the display case on the second floor of Rockwell Hall provoked reflection and commemorated this day of national suffering.