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Karen Blessen Journals

American LOVE Project_042

Item

Open journal displaying sketches and handwritten notes with colorful fabric tabs on the side.
Title
American LOVE Project_042
Alternative Title
American LOVE Project
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2021-2022
Description
The image showcases an open journal on a black surface, with visible fabric tabs poking out from the sides. The pages contain hand-drawn sketches and handwritten text. On the left page, there are four sketches labeled 4, featuring ribboned structures with crown-like toppers, and other decorative elements. The right page has two sketches labeled B and C, depicting similar structures with additional notes. The page includes text and small doodles such as hearts and flags. Taped colored tabs can be seen in the background.
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
Left Page:

4 CROWNS
3 or 4 types
ribbons + art (unintelligble) in.
Right Page:

B 5 C
DO FULL FLAG HEART
3 varieties of toppers
Things that glimmer make sound
LOVE
Rights
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Relation
Image Gallery