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Karen Blessen Journals

Responsibility

Item

Open book with handwritten text on the left and a colorful collage on the right.
Title
Responsibility
Alternative Title
Responsibility
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image depicts an open book against a black background. On the left page, there is handwritten text in black ink on a plain white background. On the right page, a collage of colorful artwork is displayed. The collage consists of various abstract designs, patterns, and colors, including orange and blue. It features a distinct piece with the word "Collage" and a blue background with illustrations. Other parts of the collage include swirling patterns and layered papers with text blocks.
Dates Completed
January 22, 2020-February 9, 2020
Keywords
Responsibility; To-do lists; Sustaining peace; Beauty; Magic; Responsible behavior; Perception shifts; Nature of responsibility; 29 Pieces; Psychotic break; Friendship; Rafi; Slide; Unexpected joy; Unexpected sorrow; Human connectivity; Delight; Harbingers of delight; Hypocrisy; Failed leadership; Leadership; Trump; Family; Friends; God's creation; The Work; Work of Life; Education of the Heart; Self; Trust for Public Land Park Project; Children's art; Schools; Valentine lunch; Valentine cards; Abraham Lincoln quote; Destiny; Tasneem Hamid
Transcription
Left page: "I'd like to see the stars tonight.

From the art room at Salazar Elem, one of the schools we are working with on the Trust for Public Land project."

Right page includes: "Collage," "Fold," "Clay to Keep must be: 1. Thicker," and "2. Well-made."
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
Responsibility
Relation
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