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Sorrow of the Flag_053

Item

A scrapbook page featuring a photograph of a Pride event and handwritten notes.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_053
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The left page of the scrapbook contains a photograph of a Pride event, showing a group of people gathered outdoors with a large rainbow flag prominently displayed. The right page is filled with handwritten notes and a large red drawing of the United States with the word "USA" written across it. The notes are written in red ink and include various names and phrases, some of which are difficult to fully decipher. The top of the page has a piece of torn paper with the word "HAPPY" written on it.
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
Right Page:
HAPPY
Feb 29, 2017
Ricki M. Katz
USA
Nancy
Jason
Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy on Us. 29 Pieces...
Rights
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