Uncogrim, a tattoo artist with a decade of experience, emphasizes the importance of breaking away from traditional tattooing norms, particularly in the realm of Japanese-style tattooing. In a recent podcast episode, he discusses how his unique approach often involves omitting backgrounds in his designs, allowing the human body to become an integral part of the artwork itself.
Host Aaron Della Vedova interviews Uncogrim (Hoon Kim) at the Mondial du Tatouage in Paris. Aaron expresses his admiration for the exquisite detail and composition of Uncogrim's large piece work. Uncogrim shares insights about his journey as a tattoo artist, and despite the relatively short time, his impressive body of work suggests a deep commitment to his craft. Tune in to hear about his artistic inspirations and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of tattooing. For visuals of his incredible work, check out his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uncogrim
Chat Highlights:
00:00:00 - Extreme Tattoo Sessions
00:01:59 - Uncogrim's Tattooing Journey
00:04:24 - The Concept of No Background in Tattoos
00:05:04 - Artistic Choices and Inspirations
00:07:02 - Breaking Traditional Tattoo Norms
00:10:35 - Tattooing Legality in South Korea
00:12:23 - Uncogrim's Path to Becoming a Tattoo Artist
00:14:12 - Mentorship and Studio Challenges
00:16:00 - Emotional Connection to Tattooing
00:17:23 - Pain Management in Tattooing
00:20:25 - Tattoo Session Structure
00:21:00 - Numbing Cream and Pain Relief
00:23:33 - Anesthesia in Tattooing
00:29:50 - Inspiration and Acknowledgements
Quotes:
"You don't stop until I die like this."
"It's fun for me to see people breaking tradition."
"If you can make another person happy with your art, what more do you need to get up every morning and love what you do?"
"One of my big dreams, tattoo convention, because, you know, in South Korea, tattoo culture really closed and underground culture."
"Your specific artistic aesthetic in the art of tattooing is wildly impressive to me."
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Aaron IG: http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova
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Connect with Uncogrim:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/uncogrim
