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Family Journal_046

Item

Open journal with colorful wavy patterns, black and white stripes, and handwritten text.
Title
Family Journal_046
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open journal against a solid black background. The left page has a pattern of wavy horizontal lines in alternating colors: blue, red, and yellow. A section of black and white horizontal stripes overlays the wavy pattern on the left edge. The right page continues the colorful wavy pattern, partially covered by torn paper edges and featuring handwritten text in red and blue ink. Additional artwork of abstract shapes and colors is partially visible on the far-right side of the journal.
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
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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