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Karen Blessen Journals

Very Short Stories_002

Item

Open notebook showing handwritten notes on beige and blue pages.
Title
Very Short Stories_002
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image displays an open notebook with two visible pages. The left page is a neutral beige with a speckled pattern and has handwritten text that states "The Quiet. I love the Quiet." Partially visible on the left edge is the cutout of an owl. The right page is a light blue color, featuring handwritten notes with a date, "January 14, 2018," at the top. The notes mention working from the front office, waiting for a studio, and finding inspiration from women visual artists. The phrase "The essays of: George Orwell" is written at the bottom right. The notebook is bound with red thread, and the edges of additional papers are visible sticking out at the top and right sides.
Dates Completed
Jan 4, 2018 - Feb 24, 2018
Keywords
Coptic book; Terri Lenoir; Metamorphosis; Cremaster; Cocoon; Wings; Death; Worm; Women artists; Inspiration; George Orwell; Short stories; Journal structure; Visuals; Lists; Essay ideas; Themes; The Personal; Nature; Traveling; The Work; Great Art Experiences; Connection to the Divine; Friendships; Schisms; 29 Pieces; Grief on a Scale of 1-10; Cats and Dogs True Love; Nebraska Stories; Real life themes; New studio; Studio plans; Dallas; Dreams; Matt Bull; Taj Mahal; Content; Mystified; Serene; Dream state; Contemplative period; Winter; Kelly; Nebraska; Caregiving; Mom’s care; Marriage; Coupling; Former intern; UNL; UNL Alumni Achievement Award; Interview questions; Right and left hand responses; Columbus; Columbus, Nebraska; Home town; Buffalo Bill; Wild West Show; Rehearsals
Transcription
Left page: THE Quiet. I Love THE Quiet.

Right page: 1.14.18 2.25.18 January 14, 2018 The Interim Book Still working out of the front office of the house. Waiting for studio to be built. Focusing on inspiration from women visual artists and SURPRISE! Who/what do I stumble across that ignites me? The essays of: GEORGE ORWELL
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
Very Short Stories
Relation
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