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Recognition_020

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Open sketchbook with abstract black ink patterns on the left and handwritten notes about recognition on the right.
Title
Recognition_020
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open sketchbook with two pages. The left page is covered in abstract black ink splatters and swirls on a white background, creating a chaotic and bold pattern. The right page contains handwritten text in a casual script with additional decorative elements. At the top, a title reads "Types of Recognition" underlined twice, followed by a section titled "Past Life?" with spiral designs on each end and an arrow connecting them. Below, text describes feelings of deep recognition. Additional text includes "Love/Life Companion" with more spiral designs, an arrow, and the phrase "we connect" highlighted in red. Some handwritten details beneath describe connections and explanations. The overall appearance is artistic and expressive.
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
Types of Recognition

PAST LIFE?

I recognize you in some deep intuitive way. I remember you. I know you. You stir something deep inside and I don't know why.

mysterious -
Love/Life companion

we connect

we complement one another somehow. We recognize one another.

powerful, inexplicable.
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