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Sorrow of the Flag_133

Item

A vibrant comic-style illustration depicting various emotional states, including shock, anger, and acceptance.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_133
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image showcases a comic-style illustration with bold, colorful panels. The top row features a character in shock, with wide eyes and an open mouth, labeled "SHOCK." Below, a hand with red nails is shown, labeled "ANGER." The middle row includes a character with a distressed expression, labeled "DEPRESSION." The bottom row shows a character with a clenched fist, labeled "ACCEPTANCE." The art style is dynamic and expressive, with exaggerated facial features and bold outlines. The background is a mix of bright colors, adding to the intensity of the emotions depicted.
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
SHOCK
ANGER
DEPRESSION
ACCEPTANCE
JESS HUTCHISON is a designer, animator, and thinker living in Queen. She says, "We must use our emotions as fuel to keep us proactive and vocal."
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