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Sorrow of the Flag_016

Item

A scrapbook page featuring photographs, handwritten notes, and decorative elements.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_016
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The page is part of a scrapbook with a yellow background. It includes two photographs: one of a woman holding flowers and another of a couple embracing. The page is adorned with decorative elements such as red and pink rose petals, a gold floral design, and a piece of torn paper with the word "HOPE" written on it. Handwritten notes are present, discussing topics like "movie, music & strangers," "Mozart, Neville," and reflections on the human spirit and culture.
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
Movie, music of strangers
Morgan, Neville
relevance of magical lightness does it matter?
belief in the human spirit vs fear of the human spirit
"The clearest reason for culture is because it gives us meaning."
By trying to kill the human spirit, the revenge of the human spirit is beauty.
"something essential to the universal soul."
"Criticism hurts but you have to have conviction in the genuineness of what you do."
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
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