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Family Journal_058

Item

An open journal with a black and white photo and striped collage.
Title
Family Journal_058
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image depicts an open journal displaying a black and white photograph of two women and a child standing in front of a wooden fence and a house. The photograph is central on the page, and the women are dressed in mid-20th-century attire, with floral and patterned dresses. The journal pages surrounding the photo are adorned with collaged strips of paper. These strips feature various monochromatic patterns, including horizontal, vertical, and diagonal stripes, as well as solid colors. The paper appears to be roughly torn, creating an artistic collage effect that frames the photograph.
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