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Recognition_001

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A handmade book with a photo collage cover featuring a vintage image of a person in ceremonial attire and the word "Recognition."
Title
Recognition_001
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows a handmade book with a collage-style cover. The cover features a central photo of a person dressed in elaborate ceremonial attire, including a tall, pointed headdress and a long, ornate robe with intricate patterns. The background of the photo has a muted, vintage appearance. Surrounding the photo are layered pieces of various textured and patterned papers, creating a dynamic and artistic border. The spine of the book is bound with an exposed stitching technique using twine, which also secures a bundle of teal and black ribbons or fabric strands. At the bottom of the cover, a rectangular strip of paper displays the handwritten word "Recognition."
Dates Completed
September 16, 2019 - December 26, 2019
Keywords
Recognize; Recognition; Self; Other; Connection; Mystery; Romanov dynasty; Russia; “I know you”; Opening of the heart; Closing of the heart; Costume ball; Tsar Nicholas II; Empress Alexandria; Destiny; Safety; Known; Unknown; Landmarks; Opportunity; “Die with my boots on”; Knee replacement; Body Shop; Joint replacement; Trump; Impeachment; Amber Guyger; Verdict; Conflict; News moratorium; Labrador Retriever; Surgery; Good dog; Body shop philosophy; Dov Baer of Mezhirech; Path to the infinite; Texas Art Educator Conference; Galveston; Countess Keller; Autumn; Neighborhood; Robert Massie; Catherine the Great; Women; Political alliance; Time traveling souls; Art educator conference; Lincoln; Nebraska; Richard Graham; LOVE Library; Bequest; Journals; UNL; Types of recognition; 29 Pieces; Covid-19; Marriage; True love; Relationship; Learning; Giving; Awe; Humility; Habitation; Margaret Atwood; Sunny summers; DOT; Soul Rep; South Dallas Cultural Center; Alzheimer’s; Remnants; RED; Jim; Conversational narcissists; 68th birthday; Kimono; Gretchen; Nike; Kelly; Jonathan McNulty; Toulouse; Christmas night; One Bullet; Forever entwined
Transcription
Recognition
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.
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