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Purple Journal_097

Item

A reflective journal entry discussing the artist's thoughts on art, creativity, and the studio-building process.
Title
Purple Journal_097
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is from a lined journal with a purple floral patterned cover. The left page is blank, while the right page contains handwritten text. The handwriting appears to be in ink, and there is no visible collage or pencil artwork. The page is held open by a small paper clip at the bottom.
Identifier
016_061717-122517_purple_journal
Dates Completed
June 17, 2017 - Dec. 25, 2017
Keywords
Purple; Prince; June 7; Blank journal; Barnes and Noble; 2016–2017; Trump election; 29 Pieces; Funding crisis; Board realities; Come to Jesus moment; Remote work; Gut punches; Dana moves; Emotional loss; Political uncertainty; Life necessities; Calling the angels; Unshakeable faith; State of Contentment; Sacred feminine; Tramadol; Pleasing Daddy; Embodying HER; Yayoi Kusama; Frida Kahlo; Missing Barbara Boster; Mantrams for Trump; Anger chart; Charlottesville; Compassionate Path; Critical Path; Chronic hip pain; Angst and joy; Friendship and forgiveness; NYC trip; Times Square BID; Women artists; Left vs. right hand writing; No backyard studio
Transcription
October 29, 2017
Beautiful autumn day.
Going through artwork from college + right after. Bad. I wast content bankrupt.
Vey humbling.
As I'm thinking about building this new studio, doing bigger work... what a leap of faith that it won't be more stuff devoid of value. Does the world need more art? Any of my art? There is the intuition - the call - to see where the 29 Pieces load. They are really the one true thing.
Rights
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Is Part Of
Purple Journal
Relation
Image Gallery