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Gold Christian LaCroix_090

Item

A collage featuring a woman in a black dress standing in front of a large red sculpture, with various abstract and colorful elements surrounding the image.
Title
Gold Christian LaCroix_090
Alternative Title
Gold Christian LaCroix
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image is a collage composed of multiple layers and textures. The central focus is a woman in a black dress with a patterned design, standing in front of a large, abstract red sculpture that resembles a cluster of stacked, glossy red objects. The background is filled with vibrant, abstract patterns and textures, including what appears to be fabric, graffiti, and other artistic elements. The edges of the collage are irregular, with torn and layered paper, giving it a raw, artistic feel. There are also smaller images and fragments of faces integrated into the collage, adding to the complexity and depth of the artwork.
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.
Relation
Image Gallery