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Today and Always dated 2016 mixed metal H: 12” x W: 29” x L: 12” (30 cm x 74 cm x 30 cm) Accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist confirming the authenticity of this lot WRITE UPExpected to pursue law or medicine, Daniel dela Cruz shocked his family when, upon obtaining a degree in philosophy from the University of the Philippines in 1991, he decided to pursue art instead. This gamble paid off, as de la Cruz now is known as one of the leading sculptors of his generation. In a 2016 piece entitled Today and Always, de la Cruz depicts a sweet moment between an old couple. The old woman sits reading on a bench, her feet up on the seat and leaning against her husband, who had his arms around her. De la Cruz, despite the rigidity of the metals used, manages to soften the scene. His work is a breathing testament of growing old with a loved one and the sweet serenity that comes with it. De la Cruz has talked about leaving a lasting legacy in his work. “It’s nice to make or do something that will outlive us,” he said, and Today and Always left a tangible reminder of the cherished memory of growing up and growing old with your beloved. (Hannah Valiente)