“Some clients don’t take you as seriously as they would those who have been in the industry for years — even if you can tattoo better than those artists.”
to his over 664,000 followers. Though he’s only 22 years old, Lo is certainly not ruining anyone’s body with his intricate artwork, which he describes as “mostly blackwork and neo-traditional.” But in typical Gen-Z fashion, he’s quick to point out that he tries not to put himself in any specific category. “I like experimenting,” he says. “If I do something for too long, I get bored and need a change.
Lo already has four years of tattooing experience under his belt — a rare and impressive feat for someone his age. “I’m definitely younger than most tattoo artists,” he says. “Some of the apprentices in my old shop were in their 30s and 40s.” Although being younger isn’t without its challenges. “Some clients, particularly older, heavily tattooed ones, don’t take you as seriously as they would those who have been in the industry for years — even if you can tattoo better than those artists.
On TikTok, Lo is known for using humour to shed light on what goes on in his tattoo chair; he posts videos based on chaotic real-life experiences, like re-enactments of arguing couples requesting matching tattoos or overly involved parents attempting to micromanage their kids’ ink. But it’s not all laughs; he also uses his page to share heartbreaking instances of racism and homophobia that he has experienced in his short time as a tattoo artist.
Along with growing his TikTok account and speaking out against ageism, racism and homophobia in the industry, particularly in what he describes as Dublin’s massive but often conservative tattoo scene, Lo has used the past year of on-and-off lockdowns and time off work to play with his own personal style. “Quarantine has made me more experimental,” he says. “I’m wearing flashy outfits I wouldn’t normally wear — especially here in Dublin, whereand track suits are the norm.
So what message does Lo want to leave with his Gen-Z following? “Don’t overthink your tattoos,” he laughs. “None of mine have any meaning — they are there for aesthetic purposes. Life’s too short to be worrying about stuff like that, so just get the tattoo.” And if you can get it done by an up-and-coming talented artist who’s breaking down long-standing industry barriers, well, all the better.
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