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Sorrow of the Flag_098

Item

A mixed-media page featuring a religious illustration and handwritten notes.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_098
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The left side of the page displays a vibrant, religious illustration of a figure seated on a throne, surrounded by a burst of red and white light, possibly symbolizing divine radiance or a celestial event. The right side contains a piece of brown paper with handwritten text, and a yellow sticky note with additional writing. The background includes various textures and materials, such as fabric and possibly torn paper, adding a layered, collage-like effect.
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
Handwritten Text:
FLAME
THAT WONDPROUS
STAR
over + on the
We
get here.
moving
rep "for
more...
Keep this open space
around me.
"She is truly like a
star, that noble star of
Jacob whose rays illumine
the universe."
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