These are men doing restoration work in Chan Chan, a tremendous complex of palaces built by the Chimu.I think there must be a difference, difference between ordinary workers reconstructing indifferently and artists creating with vision.
I wonder how these workers can begin to comprehend what they are working on, if they understand the sanctity of their work, so out of context as they are. Which part of their souls are they offering? How many pieces have their hearts been cut up in to throw into the fire?
What does an artist ask of god and what becomes his art if his plea does not risk divine wrath and retribution?
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