Sorrow of the Flag_067

Item

A collage of a protest photograph and handwritten notes.

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_067
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The image is a collage featuring a photograph of a protest scene with a puppet holding a sign that reads "FUCK UR WALL." The photograph is surrounded by various papers and ephemera, including what appears to be a map and other printed materials. The right page of the collage contains handwritten notes in a cursive script, discussing personal reflections and memories related to a family member's illness and the importance of taking time to accomplish goals.
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: at 9am to eagerly got
to the studio. These were
the years before Dad was
Diagnosed with lung cancer,
before Mom had her heart
attack, and it was me-
in this holy space, listening.
It can be that again.
I hope that I can use
this time, and not pile
things on... to accomplish.
Just take time to be.
The possibility will be
there to take on the
sculpture and the curriculum
and to feel that "something"
must be done.
We will just have to see.
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