This or That_034

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A collage-style journal page featuring abstract shapes, text snippets, and a mix of colors.

Title: This or That_034
Alternative Title: This or That
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2022-2023
Description: The page is a vibrant collage with a variety of shapes, including abstract black forms and pink geometric elements. The background is a textured, earthy orange. Text snippets are scattered throughout, with some phrases like "The waves are so black," "The water is so deep," and "The waves provide the way." The overall layout is chaotic yet visually engaging, with overlapping and layered elements creating a dynamic composition.
Identifier: B-2022_050622 to 2023 102523_THIS OR THAT
Dates Completed: May 6, 2022 - October 25, 2023
Keywords: Visual journal; Photographs; 2022; Deep rest; American LOVE Project; 29 Pieces; Sundown plans; Reinvigoration; This Moment in Time; Timeline; Loose ends; Original vision; Artists Making a Kinder World; Curriculum; Brandon Woodard; Prison; THIS OR THAT; IF THIS THEN THAT; Dhammapada; Eknath Easwaran; Meditation; Kelly’s mother; Grief; Anxiety; Summer heat; Garden loss; Nervous breakdown; Fort Worth; Hotel retreat; Art museums; Botanical garden; Construction noise; Emotional overwhelm; Daily choices; Goya; Beatrix Potter; Hokusai; Rico Lebrun; Future direction; Circumstantial clarity
Transcription: '- The waves are so black.
- The waves are so high.
- The water is so deep.
- Cross the river bravely.
- Explore the depths.
- The waves provide the way.
Rights: To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of: This or That
Relation: Image Gallery