Sorrow of the Flag_035
Item
- Title
- Sorrow of the Flag_035
- Alternative Title
- Sorrow of the Flag
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2016
- Description
- The image is a collage featuring a photograph and handwritten notes. The photograph shows a man in a lab coat holding a sign that reads, "U.S. has highest maternal death rate among developed countries! We Need Universal Healthcare." The handwritten notes on the right side of the image contain reflections on the human body, spirituality, and personal questions about one's heart, energy, and seeking counsel.
- 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
-
The human body is finite.
The spirit is boundless.
Before you begin to pray,
Cast aside what limits you.
And enter into the world of
the infinite.
Turn to God alone.
And have no thoughts of self
at all.
Only God exists for you.
When self has ceased to be.
So, what are the important
questions to ask?
- Is my heart still in it?
- Do I have the energy to bring
this back?
- To whom do I turn for counsel? - 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