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Recognition_023

Item

Open notebook with photos, ink drawings, and handwritten text on pages.
Title
Recognition_023
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open notebook with pages decorated with photographs, ink drawings, and handwritten text. The left page contains three photographs: the top one is a vertical color photo of a street scene with people and signage, the middle one is a vertical image of a person in costume, and the bottom one is a black and white image of a young girl holding a toy while standing on a couch. There are abstract ink splotches near these images. The right page features ink illustrations and text. Two eyes are drawn with accompanying text, along with a cubic illustration and more handwritten text below. The notebook's pages seem to be made of off-white paper with irregular edges.
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
You mirror me - I recognize unity. I recognize myself in you. Human, Animal, Plant. I see myself. I see you. I see something of myself in everyone. Or I recognize a behavior in you that reflects something in me. Good, bad, or ugly. Recognition of place. This place is healthy. Or not.
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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