His ability to translate that essence onto any surface was recently
confirmed by his award-winning venture into the world of tattooing.
Whether on canvas or skin, what remains is his gift for capturing the
spirit behind the form — a talent that transcends medium and rests in
the depth of his gaze.
Now, life brings the artist a new and greater project: fatherhood. It’s
impossible not to draw a parallel between the profound attention he
gives his subjects and the attention he now gives his daughter, Bella.
Bernardo David’s art, by forcing us to linger on a face, invites us to
rediscover our shared humanity. It’s a legacy of empathy and presence
that he now expands — as an artist and as a father — reminding us that
perhaps the most radical act is simply to pay attention, and to recognize
the sovereignty of those who dare to look back at us.
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