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Gold Christian LaCroix_016

Item

Open notebook spread with two hand-drawn mind maps: left labeled "BLOCK IDENTIFY" listing personal elements like Home, Kelly, Quiet Time, and right labeled "NEGATIVES THE JOY" listing joyful elements like Family, Friends, Animals, surrounded by handwritten Christian-themed text and "Christian Lacroix" signatures.

VISUAL DESCRIPTION  
The image depicts an open notebook with two adjacent pages featuring hand-drawn mind maps. The left page is titled "BLOCK IDENTIFY" at the top, with circular nodes containing words such as "Home," "Kelly," "Quiet Time," "Intimate Conversation," "Exercise," "GLOTH," and "Canny." Vertical text "FAST" appears on the left edge, while "DON'T" is written near the top-left corner. Below the mind map, three repetitions of the phrase "LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US" are handwritten in cursive. The page has a worn, aged appearance with dotted lines and handwritten notes. At the bottom, "Christian Lacroix" is signed. The right page is titled "NEGATIVES THE JOY" at the top, with circular nodes for "FAMILY," "FRIENDS," "ANIMALS," "SLEEP," "GARDENS," "THE SKY," "JOY," "SILLY," and "SLEEP." "ANGER" is labeled at the top-right corner. Below the mind map, the same phrase "LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US" is repeated three times, and "Christian Lacroix" is signed at the bottom. Both pages feature a textured, aged look with handwritten notes in cursive, dotted lines, and a consistent style of ink.

TRANSCRIPTION  
BLOCK IDENTIFY  
Home  
Kelly  
Quiet Time  
Intimate Conversation  
Exercise  
GLOTH  
Canny  
DON'T  
FAST  
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US  
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US  
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US  
Christian Lacroix  

NEGATIVES THE JOY  
FAMILY  
FRIENDS  
ANIMALS  
SLEEP  
GARDENS  
THE SKY  
JOY  
SILLY  
SLEEP  
ANGER  
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US  
Christian Lacroix
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_016
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image depicts an open notebook with two adjacent pages featuring hand-drawn mind maps. The left page is titled "BLOCK IDENTIFY" at the top, with circular nodes containing words such as "Home," "Kelly," "Quiet Time," "Intimate Conversation," "Exercise," "GLOTH," and "Canny." Vertical text "FAST" appears on the left edge, while "DON'T" is written near the top-left corner. Below the mind map, three repetitions of the phrase "LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US" are handwritten in cursive. The page has a worn, aged appearance with dotted lines and handwritten notes. At the bottom, "Christian Lacroix" is signed. The right page is titled "NEGATIVES THE JOY" at the top, with circular nodes for "FAMILY," "FRIENDS," "ANIMALS," "SLEEP," "GARDENS," "THE SKY," "JOY," "SILLY," and "SLEEP." "ANGER" is labeled at the top-right corner. Below the mind map, the same phrase "LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US" is repeated three times, and "Christian Lacroix" is signed at the bottom. Both pages feature a textured, aged look with handwritten notes in cursive, dotted lines, and a consistent style of ink.

TRANSCRIPTION
BLOCK IDENTIFY
Home
Kelly
Quiet Time
Intimate Conversation
Exercise
GLOTH
Canny
DON'T
FAST
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
Christian Lacroix

NEGATIVES THE JOY
FAMILY
FRIENDS
ANIMALS
SLEEP
GARDENS
THE SKY
JOY
SILLY
SLEEP
ANGER
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
Christian Lacroix
Dates Completed
July 22, 2016 - December 25, 2016
Keywords
Gold; Symbol of divinity; Symbol of superficiality; Artifice; Suicide; Jack E. Davis; Friend; Illustrator; Artist; From Here to There collages; John Katz; Open heart surgery; Mantram pages; Prayer pages; Friends; Family; 29 Pieces; Sixth Floor Museum; Dealey Plaza; Pulitzer Centennial; Dallas; Texas Theatre; War photographers; David Kennerly; Carol Guzy; Nick Ut; Heidi Levine; David Leeson; Bob Jackson; Bill Lohr; Tractor accident; Prayers; Focus; Energy; Enthusiasm; Bowl of Joy; Chart; Block negatives; Piece 24; Sculpture installation; Messaging; Stress; Joy; Obstacles; Fulfillment; Calm; Frustration; Anger; Slow; Curious; Intelligence; Bright; Joyful; Magical; Beautiful; Pain; Sleeplessness; Agitation; Despair; Hillary; Trump; Election; Mudslinging; Irresponsible press; Donald Trump; Mercy; Condemnation; Deaths; Surgeries; Artist conflict; Human beings; Divine flames; Cancer upon the earth; Divided country; 1960s; Family arguments; Aftermath of election; Emotions; Fury; Disbelief; Sickening realization; Public art challenges; Racism; Misogyny; White House; Palpable fury; On the ledge; Vicki Millican; Accident; Ceiling fall; Internal injuries; Call all angels; Restore Vicki Millican; Peacemaker of the Year; Peace; Volcano inside; Human spirit; Revenge with beauty; Outrage; Love
Transcription
BLOCK IDENTIFY
Home
Kelly
Quiet Time
Intimate Conversation
Exercise
GLOTH
Canny
DON'T
FAST
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
Christian Lacroix

NEGATIVES THE JOY
FAMILY
FRIENDS
ANIMALS
SLEEP
GARDENS
THE SKY
JOY
SILLY
SLEEP
ANGER
LOVE JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
Christian Lacroix
Rights
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