Sorrow of the Flag_001_01

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A collage-style artwork featuring a mix of text, imagery, and fabric elements, with a central focus on the phrase "Listen to Women."

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_001_01
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The artwork is a collage composed of various materials, including fabric, paper, and possibly small objects. The central element is a red hexagonal sign with the text "LISTEN TO WOMEN" in a bold, white font. Surrounding this are other elements such as a black and white image with the word "Sorrows" in a stylized font, an American flag motif, and additional text and doodles in a graffiti-like style. The collage includes a red ribbon or fabric strip on the right side and a small, dark figurine or object near the top left. The overall aesthetic is chaotic and layered, with a mix of colors and textures.
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: '- LISTEN TO
- WOMEN
- Sorrows
- of the FLAG
- JOURNAL
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