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Gold Christian LaCroix_064

Item

A handwritten notebook page with various notes and a dedication to "Kelly" by "Christopher Cogins."
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_064
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open notebook with lined pages. The left page is mostly blank, with a note at the bottom reading "Christian Lacroix." The right page contains handwritten text in blue ink. The text includes phrases such as "Enthusiasm," "Find Joy in everything, even difficult and frustrating things," and "Please help me." There are also smaller, less legible notes scattered throughout the page. The notebook appears to be part of a larger collection, as there are visible edges of other pages and materials around it.
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
PAGES → KELLY
Christopher Cogins,
Enthusiasm
Find Joy in
everything, even difficult
and frustrating
things.
Please help me.
The Piece 24 Sculpture.
Rights
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