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Gold Christian LaCroix_082

Item

A notebook page with a textured paper on the left and a detailed drawing on the right.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_082
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The left page features a textured, off-white paper with a simple, unadorned surface. The right page displays a detailed, intricate drawing in blue ink. The drawing appears to be a stylized, organic form with swirling patterns and what looks like a central figure or face. The text within the drawing is repetitive and appears to be a mantra or a series of words, possibly "Shiva" or similar, written in a cursive script. The lines of the drawing are dense and layered, giving it a complex and textured appearance.
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
The text within the drawing is repetitive and appears to be a mantra or a series of words, possibly "Shiva" or similar, written in a cursive script. The lines of the drawing are dense and layered, giving it a complex and textured appearance. The text is not fully legible due to the style and density of the drawing.
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Relation
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