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Gold Christian LaCroix_052

Item

A page from a notebook with handwritten text and musical notation on the left side, and a list of names and religious phrases on the right side.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_052
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The left side of the page contains musical notation on a staff, with various notes and symbols written in blue ink. The right side has a list of names and religious phrases written in blue ink. At the top, it reads "Strength for:" followed by a list of names: "John Katz," "Hillary," "Me," and "29 Pieces." Below this list, there are repeated phrases such as "Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have Mercy on me" and "Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have Mercy on us." The bottom of the page has the name "Christian Lacroix" written in black ink.
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 for:
- John Katz
- Hillary
- Me
- 29 Pieces
- 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 us
- Lord Jesus Christ Son of God
- Have Mercy on us
- Jesus Christ Son of God
- Have Mercy on us
Rights
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