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Limits no Limits_063

Item

A journal entry discussing changes in a project, including a photograph of an artwork and reflections on the cost and physical demands of sculpture.
Title
Limits no Limits_063
Alternative Title
Limits no Limits
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The left page features a photograph of an abstract artwork with a collage-like composition, incorporating various textures and colors, including a prominent yellow flower. The right page contains handwritten notes in red ink, discussing the challenges and costs associated with creating large sculptures, particularly in relation to a project at the Hyatt at DFW airport. The top of the right page includes a calendar for August 2019.
Identifier
011_070419-091519_limits_no_limits
Dates Completed
July 4, 2019 - September 15, 2019
Keywords
Limited; No limits; Death and loss; Barbara Boster Phillips; Missing Barbara; Fourth of July; Fireworks; Mourning Don; Grieving with Poppy; Mending quilts; Stitching and bleeding; Non-profit struggles; Artist conflict; Solitary tree; Communion; Dark days; Giving up dream; Joy in 29 Pieces; Reframing work; Will Richey; Baby Sol; Family tree; Surgery recommended; Mass shootings; Kindness; I have a dream; Fashion diversion; Christian Dior exhibit; PINK banner; Right action; Kelly and Joe mosaics; Phoebe Little paintings; Kinder world logos; Teachers as love; South Dallas Cultural Center; Epiphany; Injured wings; Consciousness; Betrayal; 29 Pieces compilation
Transcription
Left Page:
CH..CH.CH....CHANGES
This assemblage, and the one on the next page are approx. 7 ft. x 5 ft. x 1 ft. deep.
They are on the theme of nature in Texas and were done for the lobby of the Hyatt at DFW airport.

Right Page:
SUBJECT: Aug. 20, 2019
Another 100+ day.
THERE MAY BE A CHANGE
or plan ahead for me.
I THOUGHT IT'D BE
MY TIME TO DO SCULPTURE,
once THE addition was
BUILT, BUT;
Q. The cost - almost $12000-
more than twice what we paid for the house.
Q. Physical stamina needed
to do big heavy sculpture.
Q. The two pieces I did
for the Hyatt @ DFW
airport were returned
after 17 years -
Rights
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Is Part Of
Limited no Limits
Relation
Image Gallery