“The art that is forever” Every symbol, every marking, tells a very personal story that’s a reflection of my gratitude for my ancestors and my life’s past, my inspired hope for life’s future, and the most important part of my life’s story - to live fully present, in the now. My tattoo artist and I talked for hours, we definitely drank our kava 😉, we definitely prayed ~ then we went to work. 3 total sessions. 60+ hours. My tatau was complete. Love and respect to the exceptionally talented Mr. Frédéric “Po’oino” Yrondi, whose artistry is reflected in tattoos that, two decades on, continue to embody our culture, heritage, and stories that have helped to shaped me, and that I’ll proudly carry forever.