Gold Christian LaCroix_086
Item
- Title
- Gold Christian LaCroix_086
- Alternative Title
- Gold Christian LaCroix
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2016
- Description
- The image depicts a page from an old, possibly religious or historical book. The central focus is a portrait of a bearded man with curly hair, dressed in red and armor, suggesting a figure of importance, possibly a saint or a historical figure. The background is a textured, golden surface, which is partially worn, revealing layers of paint and age. The edges of the page show signs of aging and damage, with some areas peeling and discoloration. The book itself appears to be bound with dark material, possibly leather, and has a string or cord binding it. The overall condition suggests significant age and historical value.
- 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
- No handwritten text is present in the image.
- 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.
- Is Part Of
- Gold Christian LaCroix
- Relation
- Image Gallery