Recognition_035

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Open notebook with text strips on the left page and handwritten notes on the right page.

Title: Recognition_035
Alternative Title: Recognition
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2019
Description: The image shows an open notebook against a black background. The left page contains several horizontal strips of paper with text printed on them. These strips are secured with a red string that winds vertically down the page in a zigzag pattern. The text on the strips repeatedly describes various symbolic meanings of the color red. The right page is filled with handwritten notes in black ink. There are several bullet points, to-do tasks, and small diagrams scattered throughout the page. The notebook's edges are slightly uneven, and a paper clip is visible on the bottom left corner, holding some of the strips in place. The pages appear well-worn, suggesting frequent use.
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: Left Page:

Red is the blood pulsing through my veins
Red is the phone ringing, it drives me insane
Red is the anger when people do not hear my voice
Red is the danger that lingers in a choice
Red is the adrenaline when I dive off a 50-foot cliff
Red is the annoyance when I fall or trip
Red is the confusion with nowhere else to go
Red is the side of myself I like to show
Red is the loudness of a shout, of a scream
Red is the dance in the fire of the sea
Red is the color that I see as true
Red is the love that I could feel for you
Red is the daytime, red is the night
Red is the strength you need in a fight
Red is the beauty of a star that has shon[e]
Red is the confidence I always have on
Right Page:

2019-2020
Dec 16- Jan 5
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