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Karen Blessen Journals

Yellow Book_002

Item

An open notebook with zigzag patterns and a collage of colored swatches.
Title
Yellow Book_002
Alternative Title
Yellow Book
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2013
Description
The image depicts an open notebook displaying a collage of various patterns and colors on its two visible pages. The left page features a bold black and beige zigzag pattern covering most of the surface, with a border of handwritten text along the edges in orange. The bottom portion of the left page has a splash of bright orange paint, fading into yellow. The right page contains a collection of small square swatches in shades of orange, yellow, beige, and brown. These swatches are arranged in a grid-like pattern. Another zigzag strip separates the swatches and extends partially onto the left page. The edge of this page has more handwritten text in orange. Several pages underneath, partially visible to the right, show a mix of printed text and scalloped edges.
Identifier
033_043013-071813_yellow_book
Dates Completed
April 30, 2013 - August 18, 2013
Keywords
2013 journals; Yellow book; Orange book; Mantram book; Editorial ideas; Standing in awe; Will Richey; DaVerse Lounge; Barbara Boster Phillips; End-of-life; Soul sister; July 4 death; Mantrams for Barbara; Jeff Marxen; Childhood friend; Broken neck; Death; Corporate board; Matt Asche; Columbus NE; Grace in death; Meditation; Everything is changing; Moment miracles; Flat grief; Goodbye Barbara; Illustration agent; Seattle; Great mystery; Freedom in death; Dramatic exit; Reluctant But Obedient Servant; Dallas LOVE Project; Bad board meeting; Prayers; Tania Boster; Alan Phillips; Jason Reynolds; Flying dream; Grief
Transcription
Left Page: "i can control this but it takes a lot of effort to do this. it is always with you. it never goes away. it can deepen + form an uncanny bond with you over time. this bond is created by 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. and expands inward + outward as it deepens. it makes you feel on edge + exposed at times but you get strangely comfortable with it over time and as it integrates itself with you."
Right Page Top: "4.30 92.28.13"
Right Page: "let the others have it. [illegible text] you. it keeps you alive and it kills you at the same time."
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
Yellow Book
Relation
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