Something Beautiful
Item
- Title
- Something Beautiful
- Alternative Title
- Something Beautiful
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2020
- Description
- The image depicts an open book displaying a collage on the left page and handwritten text on the right. The collage on the left page features an image of a young woman's face, overlaid with cut-out letters forming the phrase "ONE SUICIDE IS TOO MANY." The letters are various colors and fonts, creating a ransom note-like effect. The background is a mix of red, black, and white textures. The right page contains cursive handwriting in black ink, with several lines sprawling across the page. Above the book, there are multiple colorful tabs and bookmarks, with some visible text on them, such as "ELECTION."
- 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
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to shoot straight. Can she do it? The concept is there. I can make time. Can I shut out distractions? Apply focus, concentration, discipline.
These hands that are used to punching a keyboard? This mind that thinks/ processes more in words + collage now? Can there be flow again? This angst/personal flow of eye --> heart --> hand. - 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