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Karen Blessen Journals

Great Blossoming

Item

A vibrant, handcrafted journal page featuring a variety of colorful patterns and doodles.
Title
Great Blossoming
Alternative Title
Great Blossoming
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The page is divided into two sections. On the left, there is a black background with a colorful, abstract design resembling a sea creature or a flower, alongside a green, textured shape that could be interpreted as a leaf or a petal. The right side is filled with a dense pattern of small, multicolored dots arranged in a grid-like fashion, interspersed with handwritten notes. The edges of the page are decorated with additional small, colorful dots and patterns, adding to the overall whimsical and artistic feel.
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 legible in the image provided.
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
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Relation
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