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Purple Journal_170

Item

The page highlights Grandma Moses, focusing on her painting activities and personal reflections.
Title
Purple Journal_170
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is a two-page spread in a lined notebook. The left page features a black-and-white photograph of Grandma Moses painting, while the right page shows a color photograph of her painting outdoors in a rural setting. Both images are framed within the notebook's pages. The handwriting is in ink, and the layout is simple, with handwritten notes below the photographs.
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
Grandma Moses
When I first became aware of Grandma Moses, my perception of her diminished the amazing

beauty of her work. She was diminutive - a granny who painted - not
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