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Karen Blessen Journals

Gold Christian LaCroix_072

Item

A handwritten journal entry with various notes and reflections, including a section about the creative process and personal reflections.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_072
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open journal with handwritten text. The left page contains a mix of cursive and print handwriting, with some words and phrases highlighted in blue ink. The right page has more legible text, discussing themes of creativity, personal growth, and reflections on stress and well-being. The journal appears to be bound with a fabric cover, and the pages are slightly torn at the edges.
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:

MILATIGROFF
I have to you
D'ESOLAG
LOVE
How deep is the love?


Right Page:

Honored. In times of darkness
I look to the peacemaker for
strength and wisdom.
In working with youth and adults,
I've encouraged the use of the
creative process
I've used art + the creative
process to teach about peace +
peacemakers - and the
wisdom + strength that
Their experience offers us.
Nov. 18, 2016
Slept
very
Work onsite on piece 24 well.
continues. Stressful week-
and I haven't handled things
all that well. I feel the
disintegration of my body
and almost the disintegration
of my personality, and I've


Signature:
Christian Lacroix
Rights
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