Trigger warning – this interview discusses suicidal feelings. ‘Let’s talk about how you make your living,’ I said.‘I’m an artistic director,’ she replied.I was waiting for the continuation. She tried to tell me something but her lips seemed glued together. ‘Could you explain to me what you actually do?’‘All that (speaks indistinctly) like illustration, photos,Continue reading “Valentina”
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Katya
‘Is there something that bothers you?’ I asked her.‘I worry very often and I know that it is me creating conditions for suffering,’ she answered easily. Her chin, mouth, cheeks and nose were concealed by a blue surgical mask. Her huge pale blue eyes, big forehead and long blond hair were visible. She was staringContinue reading “Katya”
Sophia
‘Why do you trust me to make your tattoo?’ I asked.‘I appreciate the feeling of unknown,’ she answered. Sophia, from Nurnberg, Germany, is 24 years old. She came to me as she is, a bit shy but showing her pleasant smile and impatient blue eyes. Though blessed with a pretty face, she did not playContinue reading “Sophia”
Farah
‘I was born in Tunisia, in a small town near the sea. I came to Moscow three years ago to study medicine and my story is fucked up!’ So said Farah, a twenty-two year old woman with blue curly hair, red lips, big cheeks and a tiny ring on her small, beautiful nose. ‘What haveContinue reading “Farah”
Noam
“Hey! Are you available tomorrow?” “Hi! Yes, I am. Do you already know what tattoo you want?” I replied. “I have cancer, so I want something strong.” “Tell me more about your story.” “It’s simple. I was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago. Doctors say I have three years left. But that’s not whatContinue reading “Noam”
Camille Jansen
After greeting me, Camille quickly slipped through the narrow corridor, ignoring my usual rule about taking off shoes indoors. It’s not a common practice in France, so I normally ask my clients to do it right away. But not this time—Camille was already a step ahead of me and my rules. I like teenagers likeContinue reading “Camille Jansen”
