J.M. Badoud
In search for the words to express the symbolism of contemporary U.S. military service, I reconstructed the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) Ribbon. President Bush established this award to recognize overseas military service in the fight against terrorism since September 11th. Like the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Iraq Campaign and the many other medals, the GWOTEM Ribbon is proudly worn on the chest of each soldier’s Class A uniform. I ponder all that the stripes represent.
Commercial paint companies provide a seemingly endless vocabulary to help us clearly express ourselves. Free paint samples systematically patterned after the GWOTEM ribbon reveal an interpretive narrative with each curious brand of patriotism.
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Behr, (21.5”x5”) 2009
[Dreaming Blue, Star Spangled, Little Dipper, Yellow Brick Road, Daredevil]
War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Benjamin Moore, (10.5”x2”) 2009
[Marlboro Blue, Patriot Blue, American White, American Cheese, Million Dollar Red]
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Walt Disney, (15”x3.25”) 2009
[Oh Brother Blue, Cast a Spell Blue, Mirror Mirror, Main Street Lights, Deep in the Woods]
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Glidden, (9.5”x3”) 2009
[Ripple Effect, A.S.A.P., Faint Reflection, Twin Falls, Inheritance, Rapture]
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Kilz, (17”x3.5”) 2009
[Eastern Promise, Saxophone Solo, Bleached Blonde, Brass Charm, Earthy Red]
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Mickey Mouse, (20”x3.5”) 2009
[Fairy Godmother, Home Town Hero, Once Upon a Time, Bee a Friend, Owls House]
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Martha Stewart,(11”x3”) 2009
[Open Sky, Umbrella, Family Tree, Sugar Cone, Picnic Table]
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Olympic, (12.5”x4”) 2009
[Salute, Star Spangled, Shooting Star, Rise-N-Shine, Crossfire]
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by Ralph Lauren, (10”x2.5”) 2009
[True Blue, Black Watch Navy, Trophy, Safari Tan, Hunting Coat Red]
J.M. Badoud is a U.S. military veteran like his Father, Grandfather, etc. Today he works as an artist documenting commercial & civic messages.