Peter Beard Journal_059
Item
- Title
- Peter Beard Journal_059
- Alternative Title
- Peter Beard Journal
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2020
- Description
- The image shows an open yellow folder containing a handwritten letter. The letter is neatly typed and includes a formal greeting, a body of text expressing admiration for Peter Beard's work, and a closing with the sender's address. There are no visible art, photos, or doodles on the page.
- Identifier
- 005_041820-070420_peter_beard
- Dates Completed
- April 18, 2020 - July 4, 2020
- Keywords
- Brandon Woodard; Prison; ONE BULLET; Unfinished chapter; Dallas Morning News; Follow-up story; Brandon’s Story; Tom Huang; Editor; Woodard family; Correspondence; Michael Unit; Texas Prisons; Tennessee Colony; Large family; Peter Beard; Disappearance; Death; Art hero; Peter Beard piece; Encounters with Peter Beard; Writing return; Lee Marvin; Cat Ballou; Old gunslinger; Boyd Gallery; Deep Ellum; Peter Beard exhibit; Inwood Theatre; Peter Beard film; Covid-19; Pandemic; Despicable leadership; Kelly; Ankle surgery; Gratitude; 29 Pieces; We thrive; Darcy Beck; Death of husband; Response to story; Peter Beard photos; Me with Peter Beard; Dallas Morning News article; Police killings; Race relations; Demonstrations; Headlines; Black Lives Matter; George Floyd; The Terrible Lessons of Life; Love Project; Online presentation; Zoom; Region 10 Education Service Center; LOVE workshop; White folks; Vengeful God; Quotidian joys; Journeyman, Inc.; DaVerse Lounge; 13th; Feelings; Blue Mountain Center of Meditation; Setu Retreat; Mad Maxish dream; Cocktail dresses; Betsy Bock; Elvis Presley; Paradise Lost; Satan; Hero; God-forsaken year; Gretchen; Breast cancer; Illnesses; Covid-19 deaths; Feeling words collage; Milton Glaser; Death; Art hero; Lizi Boyd; Reconnection; Reasons not to do Brandon Woodard story; 4th of July memories; Barbara Boster Phillipp; Anniversary of death; Autobiography of Malcolm X; Re-read; Transcript; Peter Beard story
- Transcription
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From: Sarah van Riemsdijk
<sarah.pvriemsdijk@gmail.com>
Subject: Peter Beard article
Date: May 19, 2020 at 10:32:33 AM CDT
Tel: kblewens@bgsglobal.net
Hello,
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciated your Peter Beard article.
I've known PB and his family for decades/own several of his pieces, and I've found many recent articles disheartening, as they were essentially sensationalist and vulgar.
I thought your beautiful writing captured the essence of Peter and his work, as your admiration and respect for him were apparent. I would love to have a copy of your wonderful effort, and my address is:
Sarah van Riemsdijk
232 Compo Road South
Westport, CT 06880
My daughter, Laurie, grew up raffle-keeping to see PB working on his collage (when we lived in France and he was in residence). She agrees with me the recent Armer auction of his works — supposedly "celebrating" him (but roundly called out for what it is) — is beyond the pale. Laurie grew up in Europe but now is an art consultant in Manhattan. She and I had coffee with Peter's wife Nej at the studio in NY shortly before I left to spend the winter in London.
We spent those interminable weeks whilst he was missing awakening with our hearts in our throats and are still devastated, hoping he didn't suffer. I send Nej and Zara periodic little direct messages just to let them know we're sending them our love, but I haven't asked for information, as it's too soon. So, if you'd like me to send Nej a copy of your article, I will happily do so.
I'm so pleased you're one of those who could love and appreciate Peter and his art exactly as they were. He was such a grand, gentle soul, and I hope he will be remembered for his unique talents, beautiful manner, and joie de vivre. Thank you, again, for giving the world a glimpse of his genius.
Kindest regards,
Sarah van Riemsdijk
232 Compo Road South
Westport, CT 06880 - 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
- Peter Beard Journal
- Relation
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