Sorrow of the Flag_001

Item

A scrapbook page featuring a photograph and handwritten notes, with decorative elements like a pink flower and a torn piece of paper.

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_001
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The page includes a photograph of a group of people standing in front of a large, colorful sign that reads "MAKE MY LANDS RESPECT." The group appears to be in an urban setting, possibly a street or plaza. The photograph is bordered by a blue strip on the left. To the right of the photograph, there is a torn piece of paper with the words "PIECE 24 DEDICATION" written at the top. Below this, there is handwritten text that appears to be a narrative or reflection. The page is decorated with a pink flower and other small, colorful elements.
Identifier: 018_121716-042417_sorrow_of_the_flag
Dates Completed: Dec. 17, 2016 - April 24, 2017
Keywords: Emotion; Piece 24 dedication; Cold December day; Photos; Roses; Piece 24 team; Trump election results; Anger; Misogynistic imposter; Christmas memories; Meaning of Christmas; Found images; Posters; Cartoons; Donald Trump; Women’s March; Dallas; January 2017; Musical linguistics; Human spirit; Beauty as revenge; Sacred passages; Jesus prayer; Mantram; Young artist’s suicide attempt; 1.18.17; Prayers; Funder withdrawal; Funding loss; 29 Pieces; Pep talks; Motivation; Klabyce Breknee; Joy; Fulfillment; Gut punch; Wounded; Recovery; Resilience; February 2017; San Miguel; Mexico; Death rehearsal; Mexican hospitals; March 2017; Clarity; Extraction; Evolution of organization; Contentment; Moving organization home; Reorganization; Stripping down; Meditation; That Wondrous Star; Stars; Vicious law of nature; Evil; Necessity vs. pleasure; Purple inspired; Prince inspired; Collages; Paintings of women; Years of duty; Calling; Returning to myself; AARP magazine story; Flame the cat; Illness; Kelly; Third nerve palsy; Insulting cartoons; Final endpaper; Roy Bedichek; Texas naturalist
Transcription: PIECE 24
DEDICATION
be final
since 25
started
the time
it was
to
well
worthy
with
that
and
again,
wild
and
less
the night filled with
sadness. I watched
PRINCE videos,
and really let the
sadness flow. What a
year. And then the kids and
people in the crowd came
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: Sorrow of the Flag
Relation: Image Gallery