Very Short Stories_031
Item
- Title
- Very Short Stories_031
- Alternative Title
- Very Short Stories
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2018
- Description
- The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on both pages against a plain black background. The pages appear to be off-white, and the notebook is bound with red stitching along the spine. The handwriting is cursive and somewhat slanted, written in dark ink. The margins at the top and sides are irregular, and there are small green and red threads visible at the top of the notebook, presumably from the spine's binding. The text is dense and fills most of the available space on both pages.
- 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
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collages, and some of it was O.K., and I began to see my path ahead unfold. I did draw the people around me. At this time one memory that sticks out: After the Mexico City Olympics in 1968, when black athletes Tommie Smith + John Carlos lifted their gloved fists during the medal ceremony, I did a drawing of them. In the divisive political climate of the 60's, that drawing was not received well. I experienced the power of my teenage art for igniting and my own power to tap in to something deep, tho I did not know what that something was at the time.
What keeps me creating? At this stage of the game it's woven into my DNA. My creative life is totally intertwined with my spiritual life. I feel closest to myself, and closest to a divine consciousness when I truly concentrate on creative endeavors. And maintaining that creative connection is truly one of, if not the most important thing in my life. Without that, the power is not there to support + uplift others.
What made you choose M. L.? In 1969, my Mom wanted me to stay in Columbus and be a secretary or work at the packing plant. I knew I had that something deep at the time. - 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