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Gold Christian LaCroix_036

Item

A handwritten page with repeated prayers and a date, accompanied by a signature and a doodle.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_036
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 date, "12/2000," and some illegible handwriting. The right page features repeated prayers, "Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have mercy on us," written in a neat, consistent style. Below the prayers, there is a large arrow pointing downward to the word "me," which is also written in the same neat handwriting. The notebook appears to be part of a collection, as indicated by the name "Christian Lacroix" at the bottom of both pages.
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:

12/2000


Right Page:

LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF
GOD HAVE MERCY ON US. LORD
JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE
MERCY ON US. LORD JESUS
CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY
ON US. LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF
GOD HAVE MERCY ON US. LORD
JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE
MERCY ON US. LORD JESUS
CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY
ON


Doodle:
A large arrow pointing downward to the word "me."

Signature:
"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.