The Notepad / S.W.A.M.P. - Matt Kenyon and Doug Easterly

Identifier:FA.B121.2275

Dimensions:8.5 x 11.75 in; 21.59 x 29.845 cm

Creation dates:2007 – 2012

created by: Matt Kenyon, Doug Easterly

Subjects: commemorations, political art, violence, wars

Description:Offset lithograph print created to look like a yellow legal pad. The lines on each sheet list all available names and death dates of Iraqi civilian casualties resulting from the American invasion in 2003. "The collaborative duo S.W.A.M.P. created 'The Notepad' as an act of both commemoration and dissent. With the aid of public records and WikiLeaks, they have gathered all the available names and death dates of Iraqi civilian casualties resulting from the American invasion in 2003. They then microprinted the information onto yellow pages made to appear like regular legal pads. Each pad contains approximately 10,000 names that can be discerned only by using a high power loop. These notepads were covertly distributed to members of Congress and the Senate, many of whom were responsible for approving the policy that led to the massive loss of life in Iraq and Afghanistan." -- object label text