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Purple Journal_098

Item

A journal page featuring a photograph of a young girl with flowers and handwritten reflections on personal and professional aspirations.
Title
Purple Journal_098
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is a collage-style journal entry. It includes a photograph of a young girl holding flowers, laid over purple fabric. The right side of the page contains handwritten text on lined paper, with additional colorful ribbons and fabric strips attached to the edges.
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
Then what wraps up the organization/education work?
Will I find the energy?
I look at older women artists - Yayoi Kusama, and think, it can be done. But, by me? Does it matter if it is worthy/'good'/in the end?
What is the one true thing for me to bring to life? Is it done already? Or is it coming?
Rights
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Is Part Of
Purple Journal
Relation
Image Gallery