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The Wall
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Wall
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Wall

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.30
Object Type Sculpture
Artist (American)
Medium ceramic, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 7 in x D 6 7/8 in (25.4 cm x 17.8 cm x 17.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionCeramic hand-built slab sculpture showing a scene of a soldier in combat on one side and a military veteran coming through an open door with his hand outstretched and a dog greeting him. The backs of the soldier and veteran are connected through the doorway. Sculpture painted in rusty-brown colors.
Historical NoteThe artist Jonathan Meadows is an American veteran who turned to art therapy in his recovery from a traumatic brain injury he suffered while supporting a special forces mission in Afghanistan in 2012. His artwork was exhibited at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Meadows was invited to visit the White House for a Wounded Warriors event on May 19, 2015 and a Veterans Day breakfast in November, 2015.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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