“A tattoo is a true poetic creation, and is always more than meets the eye. As a tattoo is grounded on living skin, so its essence emotes a poignancy unique to the mortal human condition.”

—  V. Vale

Source: Modern Primitives: An Investigation of Contemporary Adornment and Ritual

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