【KAPATIK World Tattoo Expo】 at Cebu, Phi
By Kaira · Tokyo
【KAPATIK World Tattoo Expo】 at Cebu, Philippines Thank you so much for welcoming me, and to the organizer who invited me. And to the staff who helped us with generous smiles and kindness for two days. I was able to participate in my first overseas tattoo convention in Cebu thanks to everyone who has always supported me. Thank you so much!!! It was an invaluable experience to visit the land myself, see with my own eyes how people around the world love tattoos and the feelings they engrave on their skin, which not only broadened my skills but also my attitude and perspective as a tattoo artist. Among the customers who came to my booth, some entrusted their precious bodies to me despite it being our first meeting. In those moments, I once again felt the weight, preciousness, and joy of being a tattoo artist. I was also truly honored to have had the opportunity to interact with tattoo artists from various countries, connecting through the act of 'tattooing' beyond language, culture, age, and gender. It was a valuable time that greatly broadened my perspective. Thank you Cebu. Thank you Philippines. Respect. And above all, I was able to witness the moment my companions Mariya and Shouen, who participated with me, received awards. I had watched their work from the initial sketch to the outline (sujibori) and all the way to the end, so sharing their joy and frustration in the same space made me as happy as if it were my own achievement, and I felt a deep, trembling emotion. Congratulations! Although I am still inexperienced, these two days confirmed that I truly love my work and that I should continue on this path. I will strive to improve my tattooing and work, fueled by the inspiration and learning I gained this time. I look forward to your continued support. To everyone at the studio, thank you for your great understanding and cooperation during the preparation period and the business trip!
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Text is machine-translated from Japanese.