9/11′s ripple effect

It’s a story that, ten years later, still has the power to evoke powerful emotions: the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

As part of the tenth anniversary coverage, CNN.com commissioned artists from around the country to “create or choose work to illustrate the ripple effect of 9/11″ in the decade since. The response was phenomenal, and our challenge was to find a creative way to present the work in a clear, respectful manner that placed the focus on the artwork, and the intricate and thought-provoking messages they conveyed.

See the final product on CNN.com ยป