Went down to buy coffee. Was trying to hear myself amidst the noise, listening
to voices inside as I stroll through a thin mist of rain. There are two voices
talking, one is from my heart. I always hear that first, and then a second voice
which is not entirely mine but seems cocksure and as usual, pretty loud. But if
you hear deeply enough, it is loud because it is insecure and doesn't want to
lose out in any way. Insecurity and fear - they are best friends, almost
inseparable. I bought the coffee and saw the cat that I knew; he has been
sleeping next to my bike the last few evenings. He was now asleep on a chair
tucked underneath the safety of a kopitiam table. I pulled a chair next to him,
made eye contact and started patting him. he's a good natured cat and began to
flip for me. I pat him on the head, his chin, rubbed his face and letting him
rest his head on my palm while he purred away blissfully. The heart seemed settled
and quiet - pure and simple. This voice became loud and clear. And when I
turned to walk away, the cat sat up wondering where I'm going. Half way across
the road I looked back and he was still looking at me.
I went back later and
took a photograph of him. He had changed seats but still sleeping tightly
seemingly without a care in the world...
CATMASUTRA:
7TH HEAVEN
Opening Reception:
Thurs 14th Dec 2011 from 7pm
Exhibition runs from
14 to 27 Dec 2011
@
Utterly Art
229A South Bridge Road
2nd Level
Opening hours:
12 noon to 8pm,
Mon to Sat.
12 noon to 5.30pm, Sun
Or contact Keng Hock
for appointments:
Tel: + 65 6226 2605
Cell: 94872006
utterlyart@pacific.net.sg
