Passages: Moving Through— Now at the Principle Gallery
Deep down within the heart there is a stillness which is healing, a trust in the universal laws which is unwavering, and a strength which is rock-like. But because it is so deep we need both patience and perseverance when digging for it.
–Paul Brunton, Notebooks
On the road this morning, headed to Alexandria for delivery of my new solo show, Passages, which opens at the Principle Gallery this coming Friday, June 9.
This year’s show, my 24th consecutive there since my Redtree exhibit in 2000, marks my return to being in attendance at the opening since 2019. I have to admit to being both a little excited and nervous about it, fearing I am a little rusty with my people skills. But it’s what I do and I am confident things will work out.
Like riding a bicycle, I am told. That’s somewhat reassuring though I am also reminded of the scars that I still have on knees and elbows from childhood bike incidents. We’ll see.
It also helps that I like this show very much. It just feels right for the moment. It plays well to the themes in the work that resonate with me personally– stillness, the contemplation of our place in the universe, and how we adapt and change during our time here.
I hope that comes through. I believe it does.
For this Sunday Morning Music, let’s give a listen to Through the Morning, Through the Night written by Gene Clark, one of the founding members of the Byrds and a giant in folk-rock and country-rock. This version is from Allison Krauss and Robert Plant. I just love the pairing of these two seemingly disparate entities. It just works.
And that’s good enough for me.
Have a good Sunday and if you’re in the Alexandria/ DC area this coming Friday, stop in at the Principle Gallery. I will be there from 6 until 8:30 and will be glad to chat with you.
Redtree Times 