Hong Kong Traditional Tattoo Book this flash adorned the walls

this flash adorned the walls of tattoo shops or was shown in travel books to eager prospective clients

there has long been a tradition of using flash

These 50 sheets painted and designed for the 70s by Ed are just as relevant and applicable as tattoo designs and folk art today

the two traveled through the streets of Hong Kong searching for traces of Pinky’s legacy

they sought out individuals still bearing tattoos connected to this tradition

Hong Kong Traditional Tattoo Book this flash adorned the wallsHong Kong Traditional Tattoo is a collaborative photobook project by Taiwanese tattoo artist Jimmy Shy and street photographer Yu Chang. Driven by Jimmys admiration for Hong Kong tattoo pioneer Pinky Yun, the two traveled through the streets of Hong Kong searching for traces of Pinkys legacy. Using his influence as a guide, they sought out individuals still bearing tattoos connected to this tradition, documenting the imagery, stories, and lived