From the plugin readme:
Put the file swipe_gestures.php and the folder of the same name into your /plugins folder and enable the plugin.
I guess you just accidentally put the whole folder of the extracte repo itself into the plugins folder. That will not work.
If that isn't it, please review all debug logs.
I can't advise, there are a few responsive themes:
https://www.zenphoto.org/page/search/tags/responsive/