In 2005 , one of his " falling man " performances sparked controversy when some claimed it was a recreation of some of the tragic jumpers from the World Trade Center during September 11 attacks . The artist said that the images were inspired both by the " death of his mother and the events of September 11 . " He began the project to deal with his " emotional pain and existential insecurity . " In 2005 Skarbakka received a Creative Capital grant for his project '' Fluid '' . The project premiered at Lawrimore Project in Seattle , Washington
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Kerry Skarbakka