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Great Blossoming

Item

A mixed-media art piece featuring a receipt, abstract patterns, and the title "The GREAT Blossoming."
Title
Great Blossoming
Alternative Title
Great Blossoming
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The left side of the page is dominated by a receipt from a store, with the date "1.28.20" and the phrase "The Receipt Before Me" written above it. The background is a textured, abstract design with gold and orange splatters. The right side is a vibrant pink background with the title "The GREAT Blossoming" written in blue marker. It includes various abstract shapes, a pink spiky orb, a green flower, and a pink flower with a yellow center. The overall composition is eclectic and layered with different textures and colors.
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 Receipt Before Me
1.28.20
QUICKTRIP 300958
2905 E. SOUTHLAKE DL
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Invoice # 0000000
Date 02/28/20
Time 04:43PM
Auth # 0000000
Acct # 5789
Pump Gallons Price
03 11.948 $2.459
Product Amount
DIESEL-AUT $29.20
Tot Sale $29.20
Thank You for
Shopping QuickTrip!
Please Come Back
Again!!
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