Davids Mouth 1

This evocative graphite and charcoal drawing captures a classical fragment of Michelangelo’s David—his mouth—rendered from a plaster cast with dramatic chiaroscuro. Meticulously observed and skillfully shaded, the work honors traditional academic drawing while offering a contemporary minimalist presentation.
Suspended in a soft atmosphere of velvety charcoal, the lips emerge from the stone block like a whispered echo of ancient beauty. The play of light and shadow across the sculptural form invites quiet contemplation, evoking strength, serenity, and the timeless elegance of Renaissance artistry.
A perfect collector’s piece for lovers of classical realism, this drawing celebrates the enduring dialogue between craftsmanship and form. Whether displayed as a standalone statement or part of a curated wall, it lends sophistication and depth to any interior.

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Florencia Martin is an Argentinian/Australian visual artist based in South Fremantle. She is devoted to the quiet complexity of the human form, working primarily in oil and graphite. Her practice is rooted in classical tradition, shaped by a year studying at the Seattle atelier of Juliette Aristides and ongoing online studies through New York’s Grand Central Atelier.
Guided by a reverence for light, structure, and the inner life of her subjects, her portraits look not only for likeness, but presence — a sense of stillness that invites reflection. Through disciplined technique and attentive observation, she draws from the past to speak to something enduring in the present.