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Karen Blessen Journals

Something Beautiful

Item

An open book with a page showing a blue paper art piece with hanging elements and text. The facing page is blacked out, with labeled tabs above.
Title
Something Beautiful
Alternative Title
Something Beautiful
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open book displayed on a black background. The left page features a photograph of an artistic, blue three-dimensional paper structure. This structure includes hanging blue hearts attached by thin, colorful threads. The backdrop of the blue paper has handwritten text visible beneath the hanging elements. On the right, an origami butterfly and rolled paper tied with twine are attached. The right page is blacked out but has several torn paper tabs sticking out from the top, one labeled "COMMITMENT." Additional layers of decorative and textured paper are visible above the pages.
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
No one is perfect.
Forgive you.
I love you.
COMMITMENT
Rights
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