Symbols and Stories in Ink

This woman is wearing her life’s tales inked across her hand, face, stomach, neck, and chest. Each one probably tells a story of rebellion, respect, beauty, and mystery. Her canvas features an upside-down cross, a Native American face adorned in traditional headwear, delicate flowers, ethereal wings, and cryptic write-ups in both English and Chinese.

That’s quite a lot. But these designs don’t just mirror her life’s adventures; they also represent the vibrant culture found in over 21,000 tattoo parlors sprinkled across the United States. Every unique design on her body invites onlookers to explore a world that only she can fully explain.