Transcend. Descend. Escape._049

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A layered, textured assemblage of paper and fabric, featuring a variety of colors and textures, creating a visually complex and abstract composition.

Title: Transcend. Descend. Escape._049
Alternative Title: Transcend. Descend. Escape.
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2020-2021
Description: The image showcases a three-dimensional assemblage art piece constructed from a variety of materials. The composition is layered with what appears to be torn and crumpled pieces of paper in shades of beige, gold, and brown, interspersed with sections of fabric and possibly metallic or glittery elements. The topmost layer features a crumpled piece of paper with a metallic sheen, possibly silver or gold, and some text is visible but not fully legible. The overall texture is rough and tactile, with a sense of depth and dimensionality achieved through the overlapping and varied materials.
Identifier: 001_120220-022421_trascend_descend_escape_2
Dates Completed: December 2, 2020 - February 24, 2021
Keywords: Alchemy; Handmade journal; Terri Lenoir; Paper Arts; Covid-19 deaths; Trump lies; Illness of loved ones; Aging pets; Transcendence; Depression; Escape; Great Peacemakers Lesson; 69th birthday; Kelly’s card; 29 Pieces messaging; Love Knows No Distance; Quiet holiday; Kabir poems; Shakespeare bio; Jan. 6 insurrection; MLK essay; DMN 2003; SNL cold open; Lead to gold collage; American LOVE Project; Poppy Sundeen; THRIVE messaging; Valentine’s messaging; Super Power of love; Arctic freeze; Texas power outage; Randy Twaddle; Freeze photos; Lea Marshall; Tree of life; Calamities and trials; 10 years of journals; 2021 memes; $125K gift; Hudson Foundation; Weaving Your Name
Transcription: The text on the topmost layer of the assemblage is partially visible and appears to read "transcend," though the full text is obscured by the texture and folds of the paper.
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: Transcend. Descend. Escape
Relation: Image Gallery