ESSENTIEL — A Portrait

ESSENTIEL — A Portrait

ESSENTIEL — A Portrait

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ESSENTIEL — A Portrait

"Skin is the surface of identity."

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His work illustrates people. Densha Tattoo reflects on craft, inspiration and the scene. — What is the essence of a human being? One stitch at a time. A portrait about the tattoo artist.

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