Sorrow of the Flag_083

Item

A collage-style page featuring a photograph, handwritten notes, and a piece of artwork.

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_083
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The page is a collage with a photograph of a person walking past a mural depicting two figures in profile, one with a red background. The mural appears to be a political or satirical piece. The photograph is partially obscured by a piece of paper with handwritten notes. The notes are written in cursive and include phrases such as "possibilities," "March 14, 2017," and references to "Jesus Christ Son of God." The page is adorned with various pieces of paper, tape, and what appears to be a torn piece of fabric or ribbon.
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: possibilities.
It's been a while since
I've uttered these words.
March 14, 2017
Today is the last of the
DeVos Aims seminars.
While helpful, they
do my mother a
organization from finding
crisis or aging.
My involvements with
the world of non-profit is
is changing and I am
relieved about that.
LORD JESUS CHRIST Son
of God have mercy on U.S.
LORD JESUS CHRIST Son
of God have mercy on us.
LORD JESUS CHRIST Son
of God have mercy on us.
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