•Skull- Charcoal on wood• © k37 studio, BethanienArtCenter Berlin 2023
This small charcoal drawing by Jorge da Cruz was created in the Berlin studio and measures 30 × 22.5 cm. Executed on a wooden canvas, the work presents a skull as its central subject.
The image is built with diluted charcoal, applied in layers to create depth, subtle texture, and controlled contrast. The surface remains raw and tactile, while the form stays precise and balanced.
Rooted in the still life tradition, the skull functions as a contemporary memento mori. In classical still life, such motifs were used to reflect on time, fragility, and the fleeting nature of material life. Here, the subject is stripped of decorative context and reduced to its essential form, allowing the image to remain quiet, direct, and timeless. Rather than illustrating death, the drawing focuses on presence and balance, inviting a slow, attentive viewing.
This artwork is sold directly by the artist. There is no gallery mediation, no anonymous marketplace, and no price inflation. You receive the work straight from the studio where it was made—handled, signed, and shipped by the artist. The drawing can be shipped worldwide or collected directly from the Berlin studio, ensuring authenticity, transparency, and a direct connection between maker and collector.
Support and material
wood canvas 30cmx25,5 cm
The drawing is executed on a rigid wooden panel rather than stretched canvas. The panel provides a firm, non-flexible surface.
The panel is cut to size and remains dimensionally stable over time, offering resistance to warping and maintaining a consistent surface. The wood is sourced from responsibly managed production, with an even grain and low visual interference, allowing the image to remain the primary focus.
•Skull- Charcoal on wood• © k37 studio, BethanienArtCenter Berlin 2023
This small charcoal drawing by Jorge da Cruz was created in the Berlin studio and measures 30 × 22.5 cm. Executed on a wooden canvas, the work presents a skull as its central subject.
The image is built with diluted charcoal, applied in layers to create depth, subtle texture, and controlled contrast. The surface remains raw and tactile, while the form stays precise and balanced.
Rooted in the still life tradition, the skull functions as a contemporary memento mori. In classical still life, such motifs were used to reflect on time, fragility, and the fleeting nature of material life. Here, the subject is stripped of decorative context and reduced to its essential form, allowing the image to remain quiet, direct, and timeless. Rather than illustrating death, the drawing focuses on presence and balance, inviting a slow, attentive viewing.
This artwork is sold directly by the artist. There is no gallery mediation, no anonymous marketplace, and no price inflation. You receive the work straight from the studio where it was made—handled, signed, and shipped by the artist. The drawing can be shipped worldwide or collected directly from the Berlin studio, ensuring authenticity, transparency, and a direct connection between maker and collector.
Support and material
wood canvas 30cmx25,5 cm
The drawing is executed on a rigid wooden panel rather than stretched canvas. The panel provides a firm, non-flexible surface.
The panel is cut to size and remains dimensionally stable over time, offering resistance to warping and maintaining a consistent surface. The wood is sourced from responsibly managed production, with an even grain and low visual interference, allowing the image to remain the primary focus.
