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Sorrow of the Flag_004

Item

A collage-style page featuring a photograph of roses, handwritten notes, and decorative elements.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_004
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The page is a collage with a photograph of a bouquet of red and pink roses on the left side. The right side contains handwritten notes on a piece of paper, with additional decorative elements such as pink rose petals and a small wooden sign with the word "HOPE" written on it. The background includes various textures and colors, including a blue and green structure and a textured brown surface.
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
Lord
God have mercy
Dec. 19, 2016
65 years old today, 61/2 decades ago
—Columbus, OH
Today, Dallas
TX and it is as cold
as it was in Columbus, the day.
18. I'm on Medicaid
as of this month.
The Electoral college is
voting today and most
likely, Donald Trump
will be our next President.
This is a revolting idea.
This last year we
in 29 fields continue
to uphold the light
while dark minds take
control of the USA.
Rights
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Is Part Of
Sorrow of the Flag
Relation
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