Pacific Tattoo: Reveal - Joel Perez

(Joel Perez)

Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy - but mysterious. But above all, black says this: “I don’t bother you - don’t bother me” - Yohji Yamamoto

My tattoos are mainly just art. There’s no inherent meaning, but I love the way they look. I love the lines, symmetry and the black and white. In a sense, my tattoos represent the concept of yin and yang. The designs of my tattoos are made up on the spot and it’s all done freehand by my artist. That’s my favorite part, the collaboration and creating something from nothing.