Rubber Stickers_076

Item

An open notebook with handwritten text on decorated paper strips.

Title: Rubber Stickers_076
Alternative Title: Rubber Stickers
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image shows an open notebook with lines of handwritten text on the left page, decorated with colorful paper and patterns. The right page is covered in solid pink paper with no additional markings or text. The left page features strips of paper with text pasted onto it, surrounded by decorative washi tape with a red, orange, and white floral pattern. A red ribbon bookmark runs vertically along the center of the notebook. A circular cutout with a similar floral design is placed near the bottom right of the left page.
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: SHINE THROUGH US
DEAR YOU, HELP US TO SPREAD YOUR
FRAGRANCE EVERYWHERE WE GO
FLOOD OUR SOULS WITH YOUR SPIRIT AND LIFE.
PENETRATE & POSSESS OUR WHOLE BEING SO UTTERLY
THAT OUR LIVES MAY BE A RADIANCE OF YOURS
SHINE THROUGH US, AND BE SO IN US,
THAT EVERY SOUL WE COME IN CONTACT WITH
MAY FEEL YOUR PRESENCE IN OUR SOUL.
LET THEM LOOK UP & SEE NO LONGER UP
BUT ONLY YOU!
STAY WITH US, + WE WILL BEGIN 2 SHINE
AS YOU SHINE, SO 2 SHINE AS 2 BE A LIGHT 2 OTHERS!
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