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Sorrow of the Flag_111

Item

A collage page featuring a painting of two nude figures, accompanied by handwritten text discussing feminist themes.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_111
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image showcases a collage-style page with various elements. On the left side, there is a painting of two nude figures seated on a chair, with one figure embracing the other. The background of the painting includes a window with a view of a cityscape. The right side of the page contains handwritten text on a white piece of paper, with additional decorative elements such as purple fabric strips and a piece of paper with the word "FLAME" written on it. The overall composition is layered and textured, with a mix of artistic and personal elements.
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
FLAME
So let us follow HER.
Well, from the feminist point of view there is
much to talk about here. A direction could
rise from this.
Left hand.
"She is that bright and
wondrous star forever
raised against the great
wide sea of this world."
I jump into the cynical
so quickly ask "why is the so disrespected
Rights
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Is Part Of
Sorrow of the Flag
Relation
Image Gallery