Yujhi (@nowthisyujhi) tattoos in Seoul and Daejeon in Korea and runs their own shop (@thatsallgood.std). We sat down for a chat with them to find out more about their horror style…
What first drew you to tattoos?
When I was in high school, my best friend got an Irezumi (tattoo) on her arm. I saw it by chance and I remember feeling both scared and excited. At the time, I was preparing to go to art school. Inspired by my friend, I thought it would be fun to have my own artwork on my body. So, that’s when I thought I should become a tattooist.
Do you have a memorable moment from your past when you fell in love with tattoos?
About two years ago, I was invited to visit Seoul Ink in South Korea as a guest artist. At that time, an artist named JinQ (@jin_qchoi) was tattooing there and I was very shocked when I saw his work. The colours were the most vivid I’ve ever seen and the work was very fast and so alive. To this day I remember how cool the design was. He is one of my favourite artists.
Your incredible blackwork tattoos have a futuristic horror quality to them, really mesmerising, how did you hone that style?
Thank you. This was my favourite genre to design even before I started tattooing. I’m refining my style little by little to make it a good piece of art for when I transform it into a tattoo.
What inspires your tattoos?
Since I was a kid, I have loved Japanese anime from the 80s and 90s. I love the artwork and that era inspires me a lot. Recently, I read Berserk, and I’m enjoying it very much. I find this manga very helpful to me and it inspires me to work harder on my own art.
How do you like to work with customers on pieces?
Most of my pieces are custom designed through dialogue with my clients. Other methods, like flash, are also welcome.
Where do you currently tattoo and what’s the tattoo scene like there?
Currently, I am tattooing in Seoul and Daejeon in Korea, and my main location is a small city called Daejeon. I run my own shop (@thatsallgood.std) and it’s small, but I’m with friends who have been tattooists for a long time.
How do we book in with you? Will you be doing any guest spots this coming year?
Booking in with me is very simple, you can book through DM on my Instagram, and you can see the instructions on my feed and profile. I am working on making it easier and more convenient for customers to book in the future.
Do you have any thoughts on the tattoo world itself? Its current state, what has come before and any hopes for the future of tattooing?
This is a question that seems to divide opinion among artists. My personal opinion is that compared to the past, more artists are now tattooing with their own colours and designs and the level of quality is so high that I think this is a very good thing for the market.
Clients can choose from a wider spectrum of tattoos and it’s a level playing field for each individual, which I think creates a better synergy.
What’s next for you?
There are so many things I would like to try, but I would really like to make figurines or statues. I would like to try tattooing my designs in full colour. I am looking forward to seeing what kind of tattoo I can create.
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