I first became interested in tattoo culture when I was travelling the world whilst studying and working in archeology. From modern designs to traditional tattooing styles, such as the Sak Yant style from Thailand or the different Polynesian designs, I was fascinated by the act of tattooing and how it was used as a way to decorate and enhance the human form.

One of the most memorable experiences was when I travelled to Bali. There, whilst meeting and getting to know tattoo artists of all different nationalities, I got my first tattoo. I still vividly remember the moment the needle touched my skin, I felt a shock like an electric current flowing through my body and a weird sense of familiarity, as if I had been doing this for many years.

From that moment onwards, I have continued to explore how the decorative designs I have accumulated throughout my travels and studies can express the inner depths of the human body.