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Family Journal_013

Item

An open journal featuring a collage of a photograph of two people, handwriting, and abstract artwork.
Title
Family Journal_013
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open journal with two pages. The pages are decorated with grey and green textured paper as a background. On the left page, there is a collage featuring a photo of two people; one in a white gown and the other in a blue patterned dress. Above them is a strip of paper with a blurred design of white and yellow dots on a dark background, resembling lights or atoms. On the right page, there is a piece of paper with the word "CONFIRMATION" handwritten on it. Below the word, there is another image depicting various chalk writings on a dark surface.
Identifier
021_022316-042416_family_journal
Dates Completed
February 23, 2016 - April 24, 2016
Keywords
Family; Parents; Grandparents; Maternal aunts and uncles; Childhood memories; Ghost busting; Revisionist history; Love; Forgiveness; Lingering ghosts; First pet; Pudgie the dog; Gift and loss; Ray of light extinguished; Grandmother’s life; Mother-daughter relationship; Hard work; Treasonous child; Reimagining childhood; Understanding; Devotion; Loyalty; Protection; Perspective; Kip Lott; Piece 24; Prayer pages; Mantram pages; Afiza; Mowgli; Hope Trevino; Mauricio Navarro; Diane Van Buren; Artist attack; Rape; Grandma Asche; Grandpa Asche; Grandma Blessen; Living room conflict; Tension; Arguments; Yelling; Smoking; Drinking; Super collider metaphor; Bringing color; Childhood letter; Betrayal; Friendship loss; Grandma Asche’s offspring; Time off; Pets; Animals; 1964–2016; 2016 elections; Political noise; Centering chart; Grounding; April 21, 2016; Prince dies
Transcription
"Confirmation"
Rights
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Is Part Of
Family Journal
Relation
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