Family Journal_053

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Open journal with the word "HOPE" and sketches of angels, surrounded by text and annotations.

Title: Family Journal_053
Alternative Title: Family Journal
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The image depicts an open journal spread. The left page is lined, empty, and has "Christian Lacroix" printed at the bottom. The right page contains a mix of handwritten text and artwork. The central part of the page prominently features the vertically arranged word "HOPE" in large, outlined letters spanning the height of the page. Above it, the words "CALLING ALL ANGELS FOR" are written in smaller, uppercase letters. Flanking "HOPE" on either side, there are pencil sketches of two angels. The rest of the page is filled with light blue handwritten cursive text, which serves as a background pattern. At the bottom, in a darker blue, are the words "Hope – Reach out for help! Giovanni Esperanza Trevino."
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: "Calling all angels for HOPE
Hope - Reach out for help!
Giovanni Esperanza Trevino
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on Hope. (repeated)"
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