Archaeology: The Things We Leave— At Principle Gallery
The endless legacy of the past to the present is the secret source of human genius.
–Honoré de Balzac, Seraphita: Works of Balzac
Nearing the end of my hiatus from writing this blog but still feel some obligation, if only in my head, to share some Sunday Morning Music. I am also including an Archaeology piece from my current show at the Principle Gallery and a quote from Balzac, both of which I hope mesh with the song.
Not sure about the Balzac line. Oh, it is true. I think all that we are in the present is formed by what we learned in the past. No doubt about that. But we cannot let the past dictate our future nor can we return to a world of the past. We have to shed and bury those ideas from the past that keep us from achieving a sustainable and equitable future for all.
Maybe that’s the genius to which he refers– our ability to learn from our mistakes of the past.
Hmm… I want to say something here about our Supreme Court but I will refrain. Why spoil the moment?
Anyway, here’s the song that hopefully ties all three elements of this post together. It’s the old standard Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone which has been recorded by a multitude of vocalists over the past century. I’m sharing a poolside performance from the always entertaining Gunhild Carling, who has appeared here several times before. I like the fresh, summery feel of the video. It feels more normal, free of the 100°+ temperatures that have been smothering our friends in Texas and the Southwest, the constant barrage of tornadoes that have been battering the Midwest, or the constant smoky haze that blankets the Northeast.
Like a summer from our past memories.
Enjoy your holiday weekend and I will see you here again sometime this week.
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