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Gold Christian LaCroix_069

Item

A handwritten journal entry dated November 15, 2016, with musical notation on the left page and text on the right page.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_069
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The left page contains musical notation, likely in a staff format, with various notes and symbols. The right page features handwritten text in blue ink, discussing an installation, weather, office cleaning, dreams, and political sentiments. The bottom of the right page includes a quote attributed to 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
Left Page:

Y10


Right Page:

Installation yesterday
Went well.
Weather was perfect,
maybe a little warm.
The pieces came together.

Then we cleaned up the
office for today's meeting of
the Augur Foundation.

I had awakened yesterday from
disturbing dreams, never really
recovered during the day...
Legs hurt, etc.

Katz is still very far
from recovered.

We have a racist pig in
the White House.

My thoughts are so scattered.
We have to return to who
we are.

"Returning to myself the
things that you and I forget."


Bottom of Right Page:

Christian Lacroix
Rights
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