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Sorrow of the Flag_073

Item

A collage page featuring a bold "NOPE" graphic and a heart-shaped arrangement of various items.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_073
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The page is a collage with a variety of elements. On the left side, there is a large, bold graphic of a person's face with the word "NOPE" superimposed in a red box. Below this graphic, the text "ultra violet" is visible. On the right side, there is a heart-shaped arrangement composed of numerous small items, including what appear to be jewelry pieces and other decorative objects. The background of this section is white, and the text "Casa Corazon" is written in a cursive font at the top. The collage is further adorned with various small papers, ribbons, and other ephemera, giving it a layered and textured appearance.
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
- NOPE
- ultra violet
- Casa Corazon
Rights
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Is Part Of
Sorrow of the Flag
Relation
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