Skip to main content

Karen Blessen Journals

Very Short Stories_036

Item

Handmade journal cover with a butterfly cut-out and abstract background.
Title
Very Short Stories_036
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows the cover of a handmade, bound journal. The forefront features a large black and green butterfly cut-out positioned diagonally across the cover. The butterfly has a vivid red head and antennae visible at the top left. The background consists of a dark, textured design with circular patterns and white specks, reminiscent of abstract art or a night sky. The book is bound on the right side with a red cover strip and red stitching. In the top left corner, there is a small, pink rectangle with black text.
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
NOW TAKING FLIGHT
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