Summertime to most Australians is associated with sun, surf, and exhibitionism. It is the period when the idea of new body art is being planned (a colorful sleeve, a tiny ankle tattoo, a big back tattoo) and the…
The Island of the Gods is not only named well, but it also deserves it. Each street-corner, gateway to a temple, and daily mollow (canang sari) are imbued with spiritual meaning. Tattooing in Bali is the best reward…
Blackwork tattoos are everlasting. Be it some daring tribal, some elaborate geometric shapes, or some delicate illustrative work, black ink speaks volumes. The greatest dread to any tattoo collector is the "fade," however. We have all witnessed tattoos…
Tattoo art is a dialogue between body and meaningfulness; a thousand-year-old and cross-cultural art. Today, a violating trend is emerging at the unity of this millennial art and the field of contemporary chemistry: the creation of pigments known…
One of the most individual and permanent modes of self-expression is a tattoo. It is one of the works of art that you will have for all your life. The permanence may be exhilarating, and even threatening. The…
Blackwork has become a radical new fashion in the dynamic tattoo art world. Not content with subtle watercolors or delicate designs of fine lines, the modern Blackwork has incorporated solid black ink combined with meticulous negative space, giving…
In a local context, against the backdrop of global efforts and digital pressures, Australia is experiencing an exciting local movement that is based on authenticity and creativity. The Made in Australia spirit extends to the process of creating…
There are stories behind scars- some of them proudly showcased, and some that are kept secret. To them, they remind everlasting trauma, disease, operations, or unpleasant episodes in life. Yet the last few years have seen people discovering…