Sorrow of the Flag_020

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A journal page featuring a hand-drawn illustration and handwritten entries, with a theme of reflection and personal growth.

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_020
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The left page contains a hand-drawn illustration of a figure in distress, labeled "Just Got Real," with the phrase "Pound Pound Round Doomsday" around a circular object. The right page is filled with handwritten text, including a date, reflections on personal challenges, and spiritual musings. The page is adorned with various ribbons and small pieces of paper, adding a personal and eclectic touch.
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: January 2, 2017
moving into the week again.
moving through winter Friday.
do I want to inhabit the work?
or would I prefer to lollygag?
I want to watch the sky.
look at leaves, really set.
This work is hard and stretchy!
And I am 65. I have this lane.
It's the lane I am in.
Lay Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us.
January 3rd, 2017 Heading to the office today and breaking through the slacker mode. Not really slacker - have been doing things but at my own pace in my studio and in quiet
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