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Very Short Stories_003

Item

Open book with text on a beige page and a blank blue page.
Title
Very Short Stories_003
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open book with two visible pages. The left page is blank and has a solid light blue color, slightly textured and speckled with dark marks. The right page is filled with handwritten text in black ink on beige paper. The writing appears neat and somewhat slanted. Red and green strings are visible at the top and bottom of the book, with a piece of white paper partially tucked behind the beige page.
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
A day I stepped out -

Time - 1.14.18

This is the first coptic book I've made - done on 12.9.17 in 29 Pieces afternoon with Terri Thomas guiding, and Constance White, Jennifern Hancock, Cindy QQ and Vicki Millican present. Kelly is in Nebraska along with Barry & Cheryl to be with Jane R. during surgery. First, a broken femur, then fractured hip. It's been a tough road... these things along with flu and urinary tract infection. Two surgeries, two months in hospital and rehab and the end may be in sight.., or not.
Rights
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