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Karen Blessen Journals

Gold Christian LaCroix_034

Item

A handwritten page with religious prayers and a signature at the bottom.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_034
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text. The left page contains a mix of cursive and print, with some words and phrases partially obscured. The right page features a series of prayers written in a neat, cursive style. At the bottom of the right page, the name "Christian Lacroix" is written in print. The notebook appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear visible on the 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:
- Some words are difficult to decipher due to the handwriting.
- Words like "Jesus," "Lord," and "peace" are visible.
- The bottom of the page has the name "Christian Lacroix" in print.

Right Page:
- Still me O Lord, Keep me from harm.
- Let all tumult within me cease.
- Unfold me O Lord, in your peace.
- LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD
- Have mercy on me. LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD
- Have mercy on me. LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD
- Have mercy on me. LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD
- Have mercy on me. LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD
- Have mercy on me. LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD
- Have mercy on me.
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.