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Purple Journal_177

Item

The page features two distinct portraits, one of an older woman and another of a younger woman, both rendered in a painterly style.
Title
Purple Journal_177
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is a double-page spread in a journal, with each page showcasing a portrait. The left page contains a portrait of an older woman with white hair, wearing a dark top with a white collar. The right page features a younger woman with dark hair, wearing a patterned top. Both portraits are painted in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes. The medium appears to be oil or acrylic paint. The layout is simple, with the portraits placed side by side, and the page edges are slightly frayed, indicating age or handling.
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
ALICE NEEL
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