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Family Journal_048

Item

Open journal with abstract artwork of intersecting lines and text: "The wire FRAME of constant collision. Super collider living room."
Title
Family Journal_048
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image depicts an open journal with two facing pages. The pages features the handwritten text "The wire frame of constant collision. Super collider living room.” Both pages showcase an abstract artwork consisting of intersecting white lines against a dark background, resembling a complex web or network. Several red and white circles are scattered throughout the design, which appears to suggest movement or collision. The bottom edge of the pages shows a slight tear, adding a touch of imperfection to the layout.
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
"The wire frame of Constant Collision.
Super collider living room."
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