Underground tattoo community,
they said "...their brotherhood
and camaraderie among one
another is inspiring...the mentoring
of youth artists is something not seen in
most local business communities...The
tattoo community is refreshing, as they
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are actually a `community' of artist
and self-made entrepreneurs actually
supporting one another. They are one
of the few groups in Philippine business
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culture who do not -typically- impose
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the `crab mentality' upon each other or
compete against themselves."
They are referring to the underground
Philippine tattoo community in terms of
a business industry -which is what made
our editors stop and begin to notice it as
one of Our Top 20 Emerging Industries.
When we looked for further insights into
the emerging new underground tattoo
`industry' we saw amazing trends and
the early signs of what will be a liberating
new opportunity in the Philippines.
Artistry does not require a degree, has no
age restriction, it does not ask where your
family is from, nor does it discriminate
against skin tones.
Art is rated buy
what you can produce and your ability
to sell your talent.
This is an amazing
opportunity for Philippine artists from all
over the country. From youth artist like
Jhay Cariaso, to mentoring Icons like
Rizaldy Panganiban and Lindon Garcia,
the growing demand for body art has
created an entirely new income stream
for them; one which is enabling them to
`live' from their talent. Couple that with
the lifestyle aspect, and we are beginning
to see supply companies,
restaurants,
bars, clothiers and even Harley Davidson
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biker joints popping up all over the city to
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cater to this new demographic.
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