Something Beautiful

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A collage featuring a sleeping cat on a colorful quilt and a handwritten note on aging.

Title: Something Beautiful
Alternative Title: Something Beautiful
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2020
Description: The image is a collage comprising two main sections. The left side features a colorful photograph of a cat named Sparky sleeping peacefully on a vibrant, multi-colored quilt with intricate patterns. The cat is positioned comfortably with its paws tucked in. Below this image is the text "SPARKY 2020." Surrounding the photograph are abstract collages of paper in varying textures and colors, predominantly reds, oranges, and blues, adding a dynamic touch.

The right side of the image is a handwritten note on a cream-colored paper. At the top of this section, there is a dark red paintbrush stroke. The note contains a reflective writing style, pondering the themes of beauty and aging. Above the note is a small black label with white text, "LOVE KNOWS NO DISTANCE," placed amidst layered paper pieces.
Dates Completed: August 23, 2020 - November 29, 2020
Keywords: Beauty; Thoughts on beauty; Something Beautiful; Ray-Mel Cornelius; Snowflake painting; David McNulty; Murder; Aging; Kelly’s mother; Sparky the cat; Love; Invisible communication; Love knows no distance; Beautiful collage; Quilt collage; Personal nature; Initiative; Choice; Transience; Once in forever; Marriage; Eye contact; Tender mercies; Cat art; Janelle; Lea; TikTok; Forgiveness; Commitment; COMMITMENT Lesson; 29 Pieces; Other shore; UNL suicide project; Drawing; Suicide sketches; Final art; Biden election; Kamala Harris; Glitter metaphor; Photos; Sparky
Transcription: SPARKY 2020

LOVE KNOWS NO DISTANCE

SEPT. 9, 2020 Where is the "SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL" in last stage aging? Not just wrinkles, sore joints, lost energy. Beyond that to the strains of departure the despair, the crying at night, the confusion of "where am I?" Here there or in between? Kelly and I are dealing with that not with each other yet
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: Something Beautiful
Relation: Image Gallery