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Karen Blessen Journals

Rubber Stickers_063

Item

Open notebook with handwritten cursive text on both pages.
Title
Rubber Stickers_063
Alternative Title
Rubber Stickers
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image depicts an open notebook against a dark background. The notebook has a red cover and lined pages filled with handwritten text in blue ink. The writing is in cursive and occupies both the left and right pages. The left page discusses themes of acceptance, honesty, and disconnecting, while the right page appears to detail plans and observations of a particular day, mentioning a date and location. The pages are neatly written, and the handwriting is consistent throughout.
Dates Completed
February 25, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Keywords
Journal covers; Rubber stickers; 29 Pieces; Dislike of materials; Student art supplies; Alumni magazine; University of Nebraska; 2018 Alumni Achievement Awards; Pulitzer; Career change; Graphic artist recognition; Visual storytelling; Art justification; Newspaper to freelance transition; What makes me glow; Community art; Fate; Destiny; Career path; Chapters of work; Art in community; Responsibility of artists; Inspiration sources; Current projects; Murder in the front yard; Origin story; Personal metamorphosis; Chapter 3; Advice to students; Career description; Beautiful; Hope; Lasting memories of UNL; Illustration; Design; Avoiding labels; Leonardo; Michelangelo; Universal language of art; March 4, 2018; Super hero movie; Popular culture; Shelley’s visit; Texas; Changed plans; Friendship evaluations; Broadcasters as friends; Project partner betrayal; End of 29 Pieces; Wordless communication; Higher consciousness talks; Alumni Achievement weekend; This is Us; Forgiveness; Remembering; Conversation as art; Curiosity; Good memory; Challenging moments; Shine Through Us; Dallas; NRA convention; Content life; Memorial Day; Jessie Richey; Jessie Richey’s death
Transcription
Left page: "is it best to accept and let it go? Or do friends owe honesty? And if so, only when invited? Or when offered. In any case, I feel myself disconnecting. The cords are getting unplugged. And maybe, is this part of a preparation for departure?"

Right page: "The first stage for setting the intentions and bonds for next time? What is happening? You have changed. half week: momentum pull out Thursday, March 29, 2018 Exquisite day in Dallas. Blue sky, warm sun, the ground littered with flower petals, Lady Banksia roses in full bloom. Birds chirping. Perfection. Despite. Last night,"
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.
Is Part Of
Rubber Stickers
Relation
Image Gallery