Recognition_037

Item

Open sketchbook with two photographs of a woman and handwritten text on the opposing page.

Title: Recognition_037
Alternative Title: Recognition
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2019
Description: The image displays an open sketchbook with two pages visible. On the left page, there are two photographs placed vertically showing a woman standing in a room with a large portrait behind her. In the top photograph, she is facing forward, wearing a black top and vibrant red pants. In the bottom photograph, she is turned to the side wearing a long, light blue kimono. The room is cluttered with books and various items. On the right page, handwritten text fills most of the space, with purple and black ink. The script is cursive and covers philosophical musings, seemingly reflecting on empathy and curiosity. A paper clip is visible at the bottom left corner of the left page.
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:

Top Photo Caption: "Birthday morning. From KELLY NIKE GEAR"
Bottom Photo Caption: "FROM GRETCHEN a Kimono from her family."
Right Page: Redirect. Person A brings conversation back to him or herself. So little curiosity. So much self-interest. A gentle level of curiosity is such a gesture of respect + care, as long as it doesn't veer into control/subversion. Be curious to learn, acknowledge, recognize, create unity with someone. Not with ulterior motives of one-upmanship or exposing flaws or neuroses. I never responded well to teasing unless the aim was to expose.
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