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Karen Blessen Journals

American LOVE Project_028

Item

Open journal with an art installation photo on the left, and a black-ink drawing with the text "SIGHT SOUND TOUCH" on the right.
Title
American LOVE Project_028
Alternative Title
American LOVE Project
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2021-2022
Description
The image shows an open journal on a black background. The left page features a color photograph of an outdoor art installation, consisting of two structures with layered, colorful patterns in orange, brown, and tan. People are interacting with the installation, and the scene is set on a sandy surface with mountains in the distance. On the right page, there is a drawing with black ink on white paper depicting two tables with tablecloths. On top of the tables are various simple items like boxes. Above the drawing are the words "SIGHT SOUND TOUCH" written in capital letters. Several colorful fabric swatches are attached to the left edge of the left page. At the top, labels from materials are visible, showing names such as "THE PORTALS" and "ANNE FRANK."
Identifier
2021_010621 to 2022 060222_The American LOVE Project Journal
Dates Completed
January 6, 2021 - June 2, 2022
Keywords
Insurrection; January 6; US Capitol; Texas freeze; Infrastructure fragility; Political instability; Power outage; Water disruption; Internet loss; Medical services disruption; Mail delay; Dallas weather; Lorraine Lienemann; Cancer; Grief; P. Nut; Sparky; Cat loss; 22-year-old cats; American LOVE Project; 29 Pieces; Violence response; National project; Art installation; Washington DC; Covid resurgence; Online gallery; Student art; Educator art; 24 states; Team collaboration; Project outcome; theamericanloveproject.org; Anne Frank; Diary takeaways; Lessons learned; Studio visit; Darryl Ratcliff; Journal viewing; Strategic shift
Transcription
SIGHT SOUND TOUCH
Rights
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Relation
Image Gallery