American LOVE Project_105

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Open journal with handwritten text and spiral artwork, sticky tabs visible.

Title: American LOVE Project_105
Alternative Title: American LOVE Project
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2021-2022
Description: The image features an open journal displaying two pages filled with handwritten text and a spiral artwork. The left page contains densely written text in a cursive style. The text appears to be personal notes or reflections. The right page lists bullet points related to themes in art and other annotations. There are multiple phrases and words, with some underlined for emphasis. A hand-drawn spiral pattern is situated at the bottom, labeled "my vision." Sticky tabs are visible at the top of the journal, each with varying colors.
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:

"be replaced.
And Peter - in his breadth of skill + talent - is irreplaceable.
We slow down - to pray for
Peter.
For Bob Shemn + his procedure on his heart
For me + my procedure on my head on Tuesday.
For this chapter - we reached the other shore. How can we enjoy this island for a while?
Before it's onto the next journey?
Which it will be - beginning mid-February, when I shift gears - to lesson level payment / per grant deadlines?"

Right Page:

"Find themes in art.
Birmingham
Give prizes / Certificates
Let people know about it
Ask team
Ask board
Honor the teacher.
Characters
Rainbows
Brave Voices
Illustrations
Typography
Explain rationale / strategy behind love project
my vision"
Rights: To inquire about usage, please contact Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries.
Is Part Of: American Love Project
Relation: Image Gallery