Sion, a Korean artist, has created 15+ tattoos that will take your breath away

With so many tattoo styles and techniques available today, it’s difficult to choose one that will appeal to both your eyes and your intellect at first glance. However, today’s featured tattooist is more than just an artist; she is a true philosopher. The woman demonstrates love and care not only via her intricately detailed artwork, but also by her genuine affection for everyone in her life. Artists of this sort are game changers, inspiring people to see the magic of life via the use of tattoos.

Art is something that’s in Sion’s genes.

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Sion’s keen interest in tattoo culture stems from her mother, who is also a tattooist. She’d always enjoyed watching her mother become engaged in her painting.

Sion says, “Also, the moment I realized how powerful the messages on the skin could be exhibited to individuals, I was so fascinated by it and decided that this was going to be my life work. This is because the act of leaving a mark on one’s body, even at the cost of having to endure the pain, is a noble spirit that can represent memory, friendship, love, or oneself, which are desired to be kept forever in one’s mind.”

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The artist can get inspired by just about anything.

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There are several aspects that highlight Sion’s creative energy. She’s particularly fond of traditional Korean beauty. She points out some symbols that are a real source of fresh tattoo ideas, stating, “Out of this, the emotional beauty of daenggi (a ribbon), norigae, an ornamental silver knife, knots, and plum blossoms are what I would like to continuously express.”

Surprisingly, the artist is motivated by the poetry, which enables her create true body art masterpieces.

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Sion has a favorite style that she polishes and brings to perfection.

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Sion is particularly fond of tattoos using traditional knots. She explains that a Korean traditional knot represents Korea’s innate attitude of tying and breaking bonds between people.

She says, “Here, just like how the knots get more tangled once hastily untied by force, the relationship between individuals is something that cannot be broken by force. Yet, if necessary, it should be untied, one by one, slowly, so that the remaining affection between individuals is not harmed.”

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The artist has many other hobbies that help her creative soul flourish.

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When she’s not working, Sion enjoys reading books and learning new things. In addition to tattooing, she is very interested in photographic work. On her days off, she tries with photography.

In addition, the tattooist enjoys collaborating. She occasionally collaborates with other photographers on tattoo-related shoots, which provides her with a wealth of inspiration and knowledge. She fell in love with photography because, like tattoos, she believes it has the potential to remain forever.

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The artist has a lot of plans and ambitions.

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Among other plans for the future, Sion wants to see how her native country’s tattoo community will develop more.

She says, “There were more opposing views than favorable views toward tattoos up until my mother’s time. However, I am relieved to see the Korean tattoo culture settling down and developing today.”

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