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Family Journal_021

Item

An open journal with colorful abstract artwork and a black-and-white photograph of a woman holding a baby.
Title
Family Journal_021
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image features an open journal with two pages filled with vibrant artwork and a black-and-white photograph. The background of the pages is a mix of colorful abstract swirls and patches, including shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, blue, and green. On the left side, there are various patterns, including floral prints and polka dots in warm tones. The right page shows a large, detailed illustration of a flower. A black-and-white photo of an older woman holding a baby is centrally placed across both pages.
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
"Grandma holding me... before her broken hip."
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
Family Journal
Relation
Image Gallery