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American LOVE Project_061

Item

An open journal showing artworks and text, including images of the U.S. Capitol and colorful posters with inspirational messages.
Title
American LOVE Project_061
Alternative Title
American LOVE Project
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2021-2022
Description
The image depicts an open journal with two visible pages. The left page features text and a photo of the U.S. Capitol building with colorful artworks arranged in two rows leading towards it. The page includes the title "THE AMERICAN LOVE PROJECT" with the word "LOVE" partly composed of an American flag design. The right page displays a continuation of the artwork theme with three posters featuring various artistic designs and messages, including phrases in both English and Spanish. Along the top edge of the journal, tabbed dividers with handwritten labels are visible, including names and phrases like "ANNE FRANK" and "AMBULANCE RIDE."
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
Our nation's founding ideals
+ the power of art
+ words that inspire love
+ the creativity of thousands and thousands of educators, students, organizations and artists
= American healing
THE AMERICAN LOVE PROJECT

Produced by 29 Pieces
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries.
Relation
Image Gallery