Here are the last two in the series! The larger figure’s theme is Kintaro who is seen riding a koi fish upstream with maple leaves; These scenes represent the passing of time and a boy’s journey into manhood. The smaller figure’s theme is a darker one with skulls and snakes which are often symbolic of death and the Hannya represents jealousy and anger
Celebrating the first day of the New York City Tattoo Convention, we pay homage to New York City’s tattoo artists from yesteryear. From Sam O’Reilly to living legends like Stanley Moskowitz, this figure represents a rough and tumble time in New York City; A time when you could go to The Bowery, find a tattoo parlor, get a skull and dagger, get a shave and a haircut or a black eye removed and if you stepped out of line, you just might “get a shiner.” Hats off to all those that have left their “mark” on New York City!
Here’s Zam’s Marked Munny #2 today! Representing Cholo style tattoos and originating from the barrios of East L.A., chicano gangster tattoos typically involve religious imagery, calligraphy, cars, images of loved ones and can be reflective of prison life. The clown face symbolizes laughing at one’s enemies. Life and death, good times and hard times, laughter and tears sum up the imagery behind the Cholo style tattoo. In recent years, this style has become well sought after by celebrities, by artists like Mr. Cartoon and Fonzy.[img]
The Moko is a Polynesian art form of the Maori people of New Zealand. Traditionally, the Maori people used sharpened bones and other crude sharp instruments to apply these fiercely intricate designs to their faces and bodies. This type of tattooing was a sacred art form and was applied during a series of rites of passage from adolescence to adulthood. Sadly, this art form almost became extinct, but Maori tattoos have made resurgence in recent years and efforts are being made to restore this ancient tradition among its people.
