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Gold Christian LaCroix_021

Item

A handwritten notebook page with various letters, symbols, and phrases.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_021
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text and doodles. The left page contains a series of letters and symbols, including "S", "J", "P", "I", "U", "S", "T", and "W", with some letters crossed out or shaded. The right page has larger, more prominent letters such as "N", "B", "J", "T", "E", "R", "O", "L", "I", "G", "F", "E", "T", and "L", also with some shading and crossed-out letters. The bottom of both pages has the name "Christian Lacroix" written in a smaller font. The background of the notebook appears to be slightly worn, with some visible creases and edges.
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
Left Page:
S
J
P
I
U
S
T
W

Right Page:
N
B
J
T
E
R
O
L
I
G
F
E
T
L

Christian Lacroix

Christian Lacroix
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.