Something Beautiful

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An open book with a drawing of columns and text about commitment.

Title: Something Beautiful
Alternative Title: Something Beautiful
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2020
Description: The image features an open book with pages displaying both a hand-drawn illustration and handwritten text. On the left page, there is a simple black and white drawing of four columns labeled "DESIRE," "CONCEPT," "INTERSECTIONS + RECEIVERS," and "LOGOS," with a banner arching over the columns that says "COMMITMENT." The drawing is attached to the page with a paperclip and a small red tag. The right page contains a handwritten note dated "Sept. 7, 2020 Labor Day," discussing the theme of commitment and referencing an "International Day of Peace." Several layered, colorful paper bookmarks protrude from the top and the side, with one labeled "OTHER SHORE."
Dates Completed: August 23, 2020 - November 29, 2020
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Transcription: Left Page:

COMMITMENT
DESIRE
CONCEPT
INTERSECTIONS + RECEIVERS
LOGOS
ART REQUESTS TO STUDENTS
CASSELL
s for student art
Right Page:

Sept. 7, 2020 Labor Day
commitment is the subject
of the day today. I've agreed
to write a brief introduction
to our email blast for 29 Pieces
about the commitment lesson.
The first lesson we did.
Inspired by Jeremy Gilley, and
his commitment to naming
September 21 as the International
Day of Peace, and my work
with Jeremy on the book -
peace one day.
The lesson was born hatched!
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