Styles•Brisbane
Japanese Irezumi
Ancient mythology meets bodysuit composition. Tattoos that flow with the body's natural muscle structure.
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Squid
Specialist Artist
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Irezumi is not just a style; it is a commitment. Unlike Western tattoos which are often 'stickers' placed randomly, Japanese work is designed to cover entire muscle groups—sleeves, backpieces, bodysuits. It uses the body's natural movement to bring the dragons and koi to life.
Symbols & Meaning
- Dragon (Ryu): Wisdom, strength, and force for good.
- Koi Fish: Perseverance and overcoming adversity (swimming upstream).
- Hannya Mask: The complexity of human emotion, jealous female spirit.
- Cherry Blossom (Sakura): The fleeting nature of life.
Background is Everything
The subject (the dragon) is important, but the background (Mikiri) is what makes it Japanese. Wind bars, waves, and clouds tie the entire piece together into a unified suit of armor. We pay as much attention to the wind as we do to the dragon.