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Family Journal_060

Item

An open journal with a blank page and a human-tree drawing with text about hope and joy.
Title
Family Journal_060
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open journal with two visible pages. The left page is blank. The word "Christian Lacroix" is printed at the bottom of this page. The right page features a detailed, artistic drawing of a tree integrated with human-like features. The tree has a trunk that resembles a human figure, with branches that extend outward, merging with the limbs of the figure. The branches are labeled with the word "HOPE," repeated multiple times. The roots of the tree extend downward. Behind and around the drawing, there is a background of densely written, faded blue text. The phrases "Joy in what I do" are clearly readable among the text.
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
"Hope (repeated)
Joy in what I do
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. (repeated)"
Rights
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Is Part Of
Family Journal
Relation
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