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Karen Blessen Journals

Something Beautiful

Item

Open scrapbook with abstract designs, bold text, and a silver strip between pages.
Title
Something Beautiful
Alternative Title
Something Beautiful
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open scrapbook with two pages visible. The left page features a black and white striped pattern with red abstract symbols overlaid. The right page displays a design comprising the words "Truth" and "LIES" in large letters across a corner, with abstract gray shapes and diagonal lines as a background. A thick, sparkly silver strip runs vertically between the pages. Various tabs and layered paper fragments, including one labeled "COMMITMENT" and another with indistinct scribbles, protrude from the top of the scrapbook. The background is solid black.
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
the FORGIVE
LampFree
COMMITMENT
Truth LIES
Rights
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Is Part Of
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