About Sandra Swieder

 Sandra Swieder is a photographer and designer based in Hudson County, New Jersey. She brings a unique perspective to her work, having documented the events of September 11, 2001, from the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. Her dedication to preserving this pivotal moment in history is reflected in her captivating photography and the stories she shares. Sandra's work has been featured in various exhibitions and media outlets, highlighting the resilience and compassion displayed by the people of New Jersey during those challenging times.

From the artist herself:

As a photographer and a resident of Jersey City, I was able to document the events from the collapse of the second tower, to the waterfront rescue and recovery efforts to the memorials. I established relationships with emergency personnel and collected their stories. I am proposing a photography exhibit for September 2011 in honor of the tenth year anniversary. There would be no more appropriate place than to start the exhibit on the Jersey City waterfront where the story itself transpired. In order for one to heal and move forward, one must understand the events clearly. 

It is extremely important to preserve the history of events that transpired on the Jersey side. This project will illustrate what took place along the Hudson River and how New Jersey responded to the immediate needs of lower Manhattan that Tuesday morning and in the days, weeks and months following. On that day, New Jersey showed itself to be more than a sister state, earning it the honor of being called “the silent sixth borough.” 

The project seeks to pay tribute to the victims of the Garden State and to capture a moment when ordinary people became players in their nation’s history.