Very Short Stories_027

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A collage with diverse cut-out phrases and a black and white photo of a woman.

Title: Very Short Stories_027
Alternative Title: Very Short Stories
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image depicts a collage composed of various cut-out text pieces and images on a tan background, spread across two pages. The left page contains several rectangular text snippets with phrases like "LIVE LIKE SOMEONE LEFT THE GATE OPEN" and "WHEN EXTRA IS YOUR UNIFORM." These are mostly bold and colorful. The lower part includes phrases like "CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO TAKE THEIR PASSION TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL" and "BECAUSE THAT'S HOW WE ROLL." In the center, there's "JUST ADD" followed by the stylized text "Neiman Marcus" twice, with varying background colors.

The right page features a black and white profile photograph of a woman with text overlaying and surrounding it. The phrases include "Woman is a feeling," "I am what I make up," "Miss Dior," "I wear it. I know it," and "Woman is a crown." The collage has a handwritten note at the top edge stating "FROM MARCH 2018 VOGUE."
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: LIVE LIKE SOMEONE LEFT THE GATE OPEN
WHEN EXTRA IS YOUR UNIFORM
IF THESE SKATES COULD TALK
JUST ADD Neiman Marcus
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO TAKE THEIR PASSION TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL
BECAUSE THAT'S HOW WE ROLL
EXERCISE? I THOUGHT YOU SAID ACCESSORIZE
LIFE ISN'T PERFECT, YOUR OUTFIT CAN BE
JUST ADD Neiman Marcus

FROM MARCH 2018 VOGUE
"Woman is a feeling."
I am what I make up.
Miss Dior
AND YOU, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR LOVE?
I wear it. I know it.
I am, I be.
Woman is a crown.
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: Image Gallery