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Gold Christian LaCroix_051

Item

A handwritten page with various notes, doodles, and text fragments, including words like "Strength," "Leadership," and "Resolve."
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_051
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The page is filled with handwritten notes and doodles. At the top, the word "Strength" is prominently written. Below it, "Leadership" and "Resolve" are also visible. Further down, the word "Intelligence" appears. There are additional notes and doodles scattered throughout the page, including what appears to be a musical staff with notes and a large, partially obscured word that seems to start with "KON." The bottom of the page includes names: "Cindy," "Albert Scherbarth," and "Paula Blackmon." The page is bound with a red ribbon and has a torn edge on the left side. The bottom of the page is signed "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
'- Strength
- Leadership
- Resolve
- Intelligence
- Cindy
- Albert Scherbarth
- Paula Blackmon
- 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.