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Gold Christian LaCroix_066

Item

A handwritten page with various notes and doodles, including references to political figures and religious sentiments.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_066
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The page is from a notebook with lined paper. The left side contains a series of handwritten notes and doodles, including fragmented words and symbols. The right side has more structured writing, with a date and a note about political sentiments. The handwriting is in blue ink, and there are some smudges and markings on the paper. The page appears to be part of a personal journal or diary.
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
'- Nov. 8
- Sleeping
- Hillary Clinton
- Our country
- LORD JESUS CHRIST Son
- OF GOD Have MERCY
- on us.
- Nov. 1
- The unthinkable has
- happened. America elected an
- open racist, misogynist, criminal,
- TV reality star to be president.
- Someone endorsed by the KKK,
- and no major newspaper, is
- going to be the president of the
- USA.
- Here we circle back.
- Christian Lacroix
Rights
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