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American LOVE Project_059

Item

Open journal with a poster on the left page and colorful tabs and heart-shaped designs on the right page.
Title
American LOVE Project_059
Alternative Title
American LOVE Project
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2021-2022
Description
The image depicts an open journal with two pages visible. On the left page, there is a poster featuring an older individual in a hat, holding a red heart. The background of the poster is gray, and there is text at the top and bottom. The page edges have vibrant colored fabric tabs protruding, suggesting sectioned entries. The right page contains several paper items attached, including a heart shape with a design resembling an American flag, next to another striped pattern resembling the rainbow flag. Above these, several labeled tabs in red and orange, indicating sections such as "THE TALP DECK," "ANNE FRANK," "MY JOURNALS," and "AMBULANCE RIDE," are visible. The overall scene is a colorful and artistic mix of elements.
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
AMERICAN LOVE PROJECT
WE WANT YOU!
Enlist Here Today: TheAmericanLOVEproject.org
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries.
Relation
Image Gallery