We had a chance to sit down with Luke from Seventh Son Tattoo San Francisco and listen in on his take on his influences on traditional Japanese tattoo work.
PERSEVERANCE will investigate and showcase the breathtaking artistry of the Japanese Tattoo through the works of over 30 of the world's leading contemporary tattoo artists.
The exhibition will also include Don Ed Hardy, Colin Horisou Baker, Stan Corona, Espi, Chris Garver, Jeff Gogue, Regino Gonzales, Jill Horiyuki Halpin, Tim Hendricks, Horikazu 4, Horikiku, Horitoshi Family Horizakura, Timothy Hoyer, Jakoh, Henning Jorgensen, Brian Kaneko, Robert Klem, Chad Koeplinger, Adrian Lee, L.A. Horitaka, Lil' Tokyo Jiro, Sulu'ape Steve Looney, Chris O'Donnell, Chuey Quintanar, Kahlil Rintye, Stewart Robson, Mike Rubendall, Evan Skrederstu, Small Paul, Luke Stewart, The Grime, Tomo, and Dan Wysuph.
For updates about this exhibition, check Kip Fulbeck's Facebook page for the show: JANMTattooShow
Photo exhibition by Kip Fulbeck
Museum exhibition curated by Takahiro Kitamura
Film directed by John Agcaoili
Additional footage by Jon Ugto and Roger Barrera
Assisted by Nicole Szeto