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Purple Journal_150

Item

The page explores the artist's journey and reflections on her style and life.
Title
Purple Journal_150
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is a collage of black-and-white photographs and handwritten notes on lined notebook paper. The photographs appear to be of a woman in various poses, possibly in a studio or casual setting. The layout is informal, with the photographs and text arranged in a loose, personal style.
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
Helen Frankenthaler
I realize how little I know of her. I appropriated her style with no knowledge of the artist.
It was real, but superficial of me. But I had not yet lived my life.
Looking at these artists reminds me how long it took me to find my truer voice.
Interesting how someone can thrive as an arist, but with the gift of time, finally find authenticity.
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
Purple Journal
Relation
Image Gallery