Kip Fulbeck brings together all colors through Tattoos

With popular reality shows such as Miami Ink and LA Ink, tattooing is now a full-blown cultural fact. More than 40 million people in the U.S. alone have tattoos, all with unique stories about why they chose to mark their bodies.

Kip's book Permanence is the first book of its kind to combine photographic tattoo portraits with the stories behind them. Featuring celebrities such as Kat Von D, Margaret Cho, Tera Patrick and people from all walks of life including college students, rock stars, suburban moms, Hells Angels and CEO's, their stories are told in the subjects’ own words and handwriting.

Kip Fulbeck brings together young and old of all races, religions, and political persuasions in this visually arresting and identity-exploring book. His work explores the power of individuality, utilizing tattoos as a starting point. Kip is deeply respectful of the artistry and ritual of tattooing and proudly wears the works of Horitaka, Horitomo, and Horiyoshi III. Interview with Asiance coming up in the next issue, in the meantime, check out. www.redsushi.com