Great Blossoming
Item
- Title
- Great Blossoming
- Alternative Title
- Great Blossoming
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2020
- Description
- The page is divided into two sections. The left side features a dark background with a colorful, abstract illustration of what appears to be a sea creature or a flower, alongside a green, circular shape that resembles a mushroom or a leaf. The right side is predominantly white with a dense pattern of colorful dots in various sizes and colors, interspersed with handwritten text. The text is small and appears to be in cursive, with some words and phrases visible, though not fully legible. The page is decorated with small, colorful squares and dots, adding to the overall vibrant and chaotic aesthetic.
- Dates Completed
- Feb 17, 2020 - March 29, 2020
- Keywords
- Great Blossoming; 29 Pieces; Origin story; 15-year anniversary; Covid-19 pandemic; Ankle replacement; Lockdown; Seeds; Garden metaphors; Shitstorm; Lotus blossom; Viral spread; Human care; Kelly’s surgery; Pandemic awareness; Lincoln NE; UNL library project; Frustrations; Phoebe Little; Yale admission; Shelley Thornton; Weeds; Coronavirus genome; Darkness; Recalibration; Post-surgery care; Joy of reading; Lynda II Gordon; Emily Dickinson biography; Lockdown struggles; Daily walks; Neighborhood photography; Grey days; Meditation group; Artistic survival tips; Vision and ethics; End of normal life; Growth cycle; Pandemic virus; Strength components; Tribal identity; National identity; Art from past pandemics; Human contact; Compassion; Sources of inspiration; Hilma af Klimt; Spiritual inspiration; The volcano blew
- Transcription
- The handwritten text is not fully legible due to the small size and cursive style. However, some words and phrases can be discerned, such as "time," "love," "heart," and "mind." The text is scattered throughout the page, blending with the colorful dots and doodles.
- 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
- Great Blossoming
- Relation
- Image Gallery