Eugene Seoul / London / New York @eugenetattoo

Eugene is a tattoo artist who understands tattooing as a long-term process rather than immediate visual impact. Influenced by drawing from a young age, he found in the human body a definitive medium for his work. His style is defined by line density, the use of space, and a consistent emotional tone, reflecting a clear and coherent artistic vision developed over time.

1.What motivated you to start tattooing?

I have enjoyed drawing pictures since I was young, and I have come into contact with tattoo culture since I became an adult. I felt that tattoos are a very attractive art form in that I can design directly on a person's body beyond drawing on paper.

2.Was there a key moment that marked a turning point in the way you tattoo or think about your career?

There was a point when I began to feel that the completeness of the work was not enough. After that, I considered not only the outcome, but also the process before and after the work, and the time after the image remained, and my perspective on my career naturally changed.

3.How was the process of developing your personal style, and how long did it take for you to feel you had found your own artistic identity?

In the early days, I experimented with various styles and explored my tastes and limitations at the same time. As I became aware of the density of lines, the use of margins, and the tone of emotion that repeatedly appeared, I naturally converged on the current style. I think identity is a process of accumulation rather than a completed result.

4.What is your creative process like, from the initial idea to the finished tattoo?

In the early days, I experimented with various styles and explored my tastes and limitations at the same time. As I became aware of the density of lines, the use of margins, and the tone of emotion that repeatedly appeared, I naturally converged on the current style. I think identity is a process of accumulation rather than a completed result.

5.What is the process of preparing a piece for a tattoo convention?

At conventions, I believe it is important to clearly show the current direction of work. Rather than technical diversity, flash and portfolios are constructed to reveal consistent standards and attitudes.

6.What has your experience at tattoo conventions been like?

It was a very stimulating and humbling place at the same time. You can see the work of artists around the world up close, share each other's approaches, and re-check yourself. It's also a great learning to see the immediate reaction of the audience.

7.Looking ahead to 2026, what artistic goals do you hope to achieve, and which aspects of your work would you like to continue developing?

The goal is to increase the density of work while maintaining the completeness of the image. We aim for a state in which the standard and direction of work are revealed without relying on explanations.

8.Do you have any projects planned, such as collaborations, guest spots, convention appearances, or challenges outside the studio?

I'm keeping both guest spots and collaborations open. I'm interested in seeing how the work changes when the environment changes. I'm also looking into projects that expand to a format other than tattoos.

9.If someone would like to contact you, what is the best way to do so?

Instagram DMs or emails are the most obvious. For work inquiries, it would be helpful if you could send me your ideas and your desired size and location together.

10.Is there a special message you would like to share?

Tattoo is not a short-term image consumption, but a long-term result. I think the operator should be fully aware of the structure and approach it.