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Gold Christian LaCroix_032

Item

A handwritten note with colorful abstract art on the left page.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_032
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The left page features a vibrant, abstract collage with bold red, green, blue, and yellow stripes, creating a dynamic and energetic composition. The right page contains handwritten text with a mix of cursive and printed fonts, including phrases like "Please bring us the 9.30.16 gift of the right people," "Program managers," and "The cup of 29 pieces." The text is layered with additional scribbles and underlines, giving it a personal and expressive feel.
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
Please bring us the 9.30.16
GIFT OF THE RIGHT PEOPLE
Program managers
The cup of 29 pieces.
Rights
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