Polka Tattoos- 10.21.07
NOTCOT Note: Here’s another article from Anna Corpron of Sub-Studio!
UPDATE: The ladies at Polka got back to me about purchasing your own TattooFurniture. Each piece is a one-off and is produced on demand. Prices vary based on which piece of Polka’s furniture you want tattooed, but to give you an idea, the bench shown above costs 3000 Euro. If you have a special tattoo in mind, you can email them your design, so that they can discuss it with Gert. Contact Polka for more details.
I must confess that recently I’ve gotten into watching L.A. Ink. I most likely will never get a tattoo myself, but I certainly appreciate the artistry that goes in to designing and making a great tattoo. Design duo Marie Rahm and Monica Singer of Polka teamed up with tattoo artist Gert Kowarzik to make a series of tattooed leather furniture. For someone commitment-phobic like me (I’m speaking about tattoos here, not my newly-wedded husband), the tattooed furniture series hits the spot. I love the texture of the tattoo on the leather, and the dark smudges that are traces of the intense areas of work by Gert.
Gert in process (above), and a quieter piece below.
Hey Gert,
I’m a tattoo artist. Have been for over 20 years. Was also wondering how you prep. the leather to keep it from blotching and soaking into the leather beyond the stencil area? I’ve tried it on a couple different leather types and can’t keep from making more of a mess then I would like. I would appreciate your help for I love the effect. Also love your work.
sincerely, Miami
----- Bob Miami Nami 09.01.14 12:58