Unyil is one of tattoo artists that prefers horse than Harley. He loves culinary as well as Celtic world. Used to open his own tattoo studio in Malang and Jakarta, and finally now he is in Bali joining Suku-Suku Tatau Studio. For him, tattoo is the highest art which will be carried on forever. Below was the interview between Magic Ink and Unyil who just got ready traveling to East Java!
How long have you been in Bali?
I’ve been here for a year, but before that I used to have a studio in Malang, also in Jakarta. Those studios were closed for some mistakes, but I’d learned from it.
How’s the story so that you finally end up in Suku-Suku Tatau?
It’s simple. There are many tattoo studios, but I’m here because of the similarities in concept, art, and treble style.
Talking about tattoo style, what do you incline to?
Actually there are lots of tattoo styles, but I’d more likely to call them character or pattern, not style. Just like most people who look from the art character, I incline to Celtic.
And why are you so expert in Celtic patterns?
I don’t know, maybe because I like Celtic pictures, the complexity in it amazes me. I guess that’s why I love Celtic, hahaha..
Is there any difference among tattoo art in Malang, Jakarta, and Bali?
Maybe the difference is in the customers. Bali is more superior for it’s in the international scale, because it connects with the tourism. Because of tourism, I can learn much and try new things, but not only for trials and errors, ok. Hahaha..
Anyway, how did you learn tattoo art?
I learned autodidactly, never really had a specific learning. I work by following the nature, from what it gives to me. I started doing tattoo in 1990, but productively in 1996.
Why don’t you become an entrepreneur?
Hahahahaha, I prefer becoming a tattoo artist. I think it’s impossible for me being an entrepreneur. I mean, tattoo artist is also an entrepreneur, but there’s no way becoming a real one.
Do you have a will to pilgrimage?
Hahahahaha, I guess not. Maybe I’ll make my wife a pilgrim.
We’re curious, do you like music?
Hahaha, I like foods better. Wherever I come and stay, the first thing I look for is always culinary.
Ok man, give us your wise words!
I hope tattoo can grow better in our community. Thanks to my family, my parents who already delivered me to this world, especially my wife who always supports me. “I’m nothing without my
family,” and hopefully Magic Ink will be bigger and more familiar.
Last question, why are you called Unyil?
That’s my nick name since I was a little kid. Until now I’m the biggest one, I’m still called Unyil. But I got that name from the street, so it should be saved, hahaha..
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Bali Tattoo Artist : Made Della
Made Della is one of some artists who has been in Kuta, Bali for quite a long time. He started to wrestle with tattoo art since 1989. And from 1994, he began to be a tattoo artist in Kuta. According to him, at that time there were only few tattoo studios in Kuta, like Demon Tattoo, Baladewa, Mr. Dolphin, and Gungde.
After some time becoming a tattoo artist in some studios, in 2009 he decided to reopen his own studio named Black Angel. Recently, he has a plan to invite Bali tattoo artists establishing Bali Tattoo Artist Club again. Because for him, business is business, but solidarity and togetherness need to keep going. And here is a brief interview between Magic Ink and Made Bella.
What makes you holding out in tattoo art for so long?
We didn’t have any other job to do, hahahaha... And maybe tattoo was the only good thing for my life, hahaha…
When did you get your first tattoo?
Back in that 1989. Gungde made it. Besides, he fully supported me to be a tattoo artist. He always supports me.
Why did you decide to reopen your own studio?
If I used to work for other people, then I wanted to have my own. Moreover, I’m preparing a new generation, like Agus (Della’s son-red). So that Black Angel always exists.
You used to have a studio, why was it closed?
I did the business with my family, and there were some problems about financial quotient.
You are one of the people who have been holding on the tattoo industry in Kuta for quite a long time, how do you see its development?
Me and my friends used to compete more from our works, not from the rate. So please, for Bali tattoo artists, don’t compete in rate. We live from tattoo, so don’t bring each other down.
In tattoo, what style do you tend to?
Actually I can do all of them, but I like Chinese and Japanese style more.
And about BTAC (Bali Tattoo Artist Club), in your opinion, what’s the reason it does not go well?
I myself don’t understand too much about it, because it happened when I went to Germany. I was in Germany for 3 months, and when I got back it had already fallen apart. But I really think that BTAC should be established again. There are so many foreign artists opening studios in their rent houses and without any permit. Their visa is visa for holiday, not for working. If we’re not solid, we can be colonized. I mean, colonized in another version. If people with big capital come in and we’re not ready and solid, it’s possible that Indonesian artists are scraped and work to them. But again, for Bali tattoo artists, we don’t need to argue about rate. Also for the works, from the first I learned, up to now I still learn. Just keep learning, no need to get above oneself.
But it doesn’t mean that you’re scared to compete, right?
Oh no... I just want that artists stop arguing about rate.
And for the high rate of guide, what do you think as a tattoo artist? Do you feel harmed?
No, not really. We still depend on their service. Unless we have big capital, hehehe.. That’s why we need BTAC. It covers up these matters.
Ok, we wait for the BTAC! Last words?
For Bali tattoo artists, let’s remake the organization, don’t walk by ourselves. For Magic Ink, I always support this magazine. Who knows if the togetherness can help our business to grow, it will affect Magic Ink, too. Right? Hahaha... Let all tattoo artists hand in hand to make Magic
Ink better
After some time becoming a tattoo artist in some studios, in 2009 he decided to reopen his own studio named Black Angel. Recently, he has a plan to invite Bali tattoo artists establishing Bali Tattoo Artist Club again. Because for him, business is business, but solidarity and togetherness need to keep going. And here is a brief interview between Magic Ink and Made Bella.
What makes you holding out in tattoo art for so long?
We didn’t have any other job to do, hahahaha... And maybe tattoo was the only good thing for my life, hahaha…
When did you get your first tattoo?
Back in that 1989. Gungde made it. Besides, he fully supported me to be a tattoo artist. He always supports me.
Why did you decide to reopen your own studio?
If I used to work for other people, then I wanted to have my own. Moreover, I’m preparing a new generation, like Agus (Della’s son-red). So that Black Angel always exists.
You used to have a studio, why was it closed?
I did the business with my family, and there were some problems about financial quotient.
You are one of the people who have been holding on the tattoo industry in Kuta for quite a long time, how do you see its development?
Me and my friends used to compete more from our works, not from the rate. So please, for Bali tattoo artists, don’t compete in rate. We live from tattoo, so don’t bring each other down.
In tattoo, what style do you tend to?
Actually I can do all of them, but I like Chinese and Japanese style more.
And about BTAC (Bali Tattoo Artist Club), in your opinion, what’s the reason it does not go well?
I myself don’t understand too much about it, because it happened when I went to Germany. I was in Germany for 3 months, and when I got back it had already fallen apart. But I really think that BTAC should be established again. There are so many foreign artists opening studios in their rent houses and without any permit. Their visa is visa for holiday, not for working. If we’re not solid, we can be colonized. I mean, colonized in another version. If people with big capital come in and we’re not ready and solid, it’s possible that Indonesian artists are scraped and work to them. But again, for Bali tattoo artists, we don’t need to argue about rate. Also for the works, from the first I learned, up to now I still learn. Just keep learning, no need to get above oneself.
But it doesn’t mean that you’re scared to compete, right?
Oh no... I just want that artists stop arguing about rate.
And for the high rate of guide, what do you think as a tattoo artist? Do you feel harmed?
No, not really. We still depend on their service. Unless we have big capital, hehehe.. That’s why we need BTAC. It covers up these matters.
Ok, we wait for the BTAC! Last words?
For Bali tattoo artists, let’s remake the organization, don’t walk by ourselves. For Magic Ink, I always support this magazine. Who knows if the togetherness can help our business to grow, it will affect Magic Ink, too. Right? Hahaha... Let all tattoo artists hand in hand to make Magic
Ink better
Bali Tattoo Artist : Mr. Alit Tattoo
Hi Alit, how is it going?
Good.
Tell us the stories which made you as a tattoo artist?
I was keen on painting and drawing. In 1980 I learned tattoo with my brother Gede Surya. He is the first tattoo artist in Bali. In his studio, everyday I learned with him.
Why do you interested in tattoo?
The first time, I just try it and as time goes by, I am more interested in painting on skin than on canvas. And painting on skin has more challenges.
Then, who was the first your client?
I don’t remember the name, but he is my friend for sure. And the motif was so standard, a flower, if I’m not getting any mistake.
From all of the kind of tattoo, which one do you prefer?
I am not concerning in one of them. Coz in Bali you can’t only take one category, you have to capable in all category. Therefore I always learn and learn, coz tattoo always change.
Which part is your favourite to be tattooed?
Leg, that’s the best part.
Where did you get your tattoo equipments?
I got them by ordered it from abroad.
Tell us about your tattoo studio?
It has been at my house since the first time coz tattoo used to be taboo and also couldn’t guarantee my living cost. And I decided to quit my study and became a tattoo artist since then.
Why don’t you own a studio around Kuta?
I am more excited working at home. Chill and I don’t have to manage employee. But sometimes I go to my client’s hotel to make tattoo.
What do you think tattoo nowadays?
It becomes marvelous, including tattoo artist itself, the equipments and also the capabilities. And it becomes more familiar.
Until when you’ll be exist as a tattoo artist?
As long as I am able to make tattoo, then I’ll be it.
Future plan for tattoo?
Nothing, just go with the flow.
Last words?
For tattoo addicts, lets boost up tattoo, be the best and support tattoo !!!
source: Magic Ink Vol. 01
Good.
Tell us the stories which made you as a tattoo artist?
I was keen on painting and drawing. In 1980 I learned tattoo with my brother Gede Surya. He is the first tattoo artist in Bali. In his studio, everyday I learned with him.
Why do you interested in tattoo?
The first time, I just try it and as time goes by, I am more interested in painting on skin than on canvas. And painting on skin has more challenges.
Then, who was the first your client?
I don’t remember the name, but he is my friend for sure. And the motif was so standard, a flower, if I’m not getting any mistake.
From all of the kind of tattoo, which one do you prefer?
I am not concerning in one of them. Coz in Bali you can’t only take one category, you have to capable in all category. Therefore I always learn and learn, coz tattoo always change.
Which part is your favourite to be tattooed?
Leg, that’s the best part.
Where did you get your tattoo equipments?
I got them by ordered it from abroad.
Tell us about your tattoo studio?
It has been at my house since the first time coz tattoo used to be taboo and also couldn’t guarantee my living cost. And I decided to quit my study and became a tattoo artist since then.
Why don’t you own a studio around Kuta?
I am more excited working at home. Chill and I don’t have to manage employee. But sometimes I go to my client’s hotel to make tattoo.
What do you think tattoo nowadays?
It becomes marvelous, including tattoo artist itself, the equipments and also the capabilities. And it becomes more familiar.
Until when you’ll be exist as a tattoo artist?
As long as I am able to make tattoo, then I’ll be it.
Future plan for tattoo?
Nothing, just go with the flow.
Last words?
For tattoo addicts, lets boost up tattoo, be the best and support tattoo !!!
source: Magic Ink Vol. 01
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