SOLITUDE

It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great person is one who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. ---- Ralph Waldo Emerson

The 5th Solo Exhibit of Arden Tuzon Mopera encompasses the feeling of solitude. It is about being in a far place alone and contemplating about the things and experiences in ones life. It is about evaluating our past and planning our future in the absence of other peoples influence in our decision. It is about taking time to reflect on our actions that made us what we are right now and looking forward about our future dealings.

Solitude allows us to frame our emotions and ideas away from the influence of others. It allows us to see the world on a fresh perspective without bothering of the standards posed by society. Being solitary means having to internalize our environment and evaluate our experiences. Being solitary buys us the time to assess our present status and contemplate our future.

The essence of productive solitude, as with all privacy, is the achievement of a sense of choice and free will, as well as of personal control.

Arden Tuzon Mopera is a graduate of Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Technological University of the Philippines. Exhibit will be on February 22 to March 3, 2009 at the Big and Small Gallery, 4th floor Building A SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.