Join us in the third episode of The Figure Behind The Ink interview series, where we interview respected traditional Japanese tattooers, Horishi (彫師), from around the world.
We will be diving to unparalleled depths in traditional Japanese tattooing (Wabori/Horimono) interviewing coverage. The third Horishi to be interviewed for this new video and audio series is none other than @alexempty.
Learn the origins, journey, and evolution of a world-renowned traditional Japanese tattooer, whose technique arsenal includes the traditional hand-poke Tebori method, machine, hybrid, and even all-by-hand.
@alexempty is a Phoenix, Arizona based Horishi. His traditional tattooing approach covers the whole range from machine, to hand poke Tebori, to all-by-hand Sō Tebori. Visit his IG to see more of his works.
This interview was first published on 8/18/2023 in the @waboripedia YouTube channel.