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The Mouthless Storyteller signed and dated 2020 acrylic on cold cast resin 3/20 H: 14" (36 cm) L: 13" (33 cm) W: 13" (33 cm) Delving into complex themes of isolation, uncertainty, and mental load, Cedrick Dela Paz's wonderful sculpture perfectly captures the feeling of individuals trying to make sense of a chaotic world brought on by the pandemic. Made around 2020, the Dela Paz presents a heavily hunched posture, bent knees, and a seemingly in-focus gaze as it holds an unsolved Rubik's Cube. The way the figure was depicted as burdened, with his pose not just physically but also emotionally and cognitively, perfectly highlights the situation of every individual who gets stuck in a problem they have no control over. The unsolved cube itself highlights the complexity of problem-solving at the time and the constant pressure to "figure things out," as almost everyone is unprepared for the challenges ahead. In essence, Dela Paz's masterful craft perfectly captures the human condition during the pandemic. The burden of thinking, coping, and problem-solving. All while enduring isolation that seems—at that time—uncertain as to when it will end. (Mark John Castañeda)