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Sight: Bali Tattoo Expo 2016 - “Showcasing traditional and modern tattoos from all over Indonesia”
Dozens of tattoo artists participated in Bali Tattoo Expo 2016 last week, showcasing their ability to create ethnic tattoos from across the country
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Dozens of tattoo artists participated in Bali Tattoo Expo 2016 last week, showcasing their ability to create ethnic tattoos from across the country.
David Hornbill, from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, was one of the ethnic tattoo artists taking part in this first-ever expo on the island. He joined the event in support of his mission to preserve traditional Indonesian tattoos.
“In the past, people with tattoos were associated with criminals. In fact, tattoos have nothing to do with crime. It’s part of Indonesian culture,” David said.
David, a native Dayak Paser, has been in the tattoo business since 2004. He loves to make tribal motifs and adheres to the traditional technique of hand-tapping tattoos until now.
He also preserves the special Dayak motifs shaped like eggplant flowers, which are renowned globally among tattoo lovers.
Held for the first time, Bali Tattoo Expo received a good response from tattoo communities and had 68 booths. “We plan to hold the event regularly,” said Bagus Ferry, a representative of the organizing committee.
“We hope we can hold this event once a year, or once every two years,” said Bagus, who also manages Magic Ink Tattoo magazine.
In addition to tattoo booths, the event also presented tarot reading and music performances by a number of local bands, including Jangar, Lucky Cats, Garden Grove, Rainbow and Cloud, The Balitones, The Sneakers, The Bullhead, Peach Town and Rombong Reggae. There were also booths selling clothing and merchandise.
