‘Art’ is one of the most subjective topics as it has different purposes and meanings to different people. Art is often open to interpretation and the meaning can depend on various factors such as emotional sentiments, cultural values, historical significance and much more. If we look around then everything is an art, from writing to dancing to making machines to tattoo making. The art of tattoo making is present for ages and holds strong historical importance. With time the art got blended with a contemporary touch and became people’s way of personal expression. Tattoos are something that stays for a lifetime, therefore, the artist has to be capable enough for taking charge. Over the years, many tattoo artists have emerged but pioneers remain, pioneers and one such talented person is Robert Pho the owner of Skin Design Tattoo Inc.
With over 30 years of experience in tattoo making Robert Pho has established a strong foothold in the industry. He opened his tattoo studio called Skin Design Studio in the year 1998 and in today’s date people fly from all around the world just to get their tattoos done by him. Pho takes each day as a new learning lesson and evolves with every new industry trend. With his determination and perseverance, Skin Design Tattoo studio has also touched remarkable heights. At present, the studio is one of the top tattoo shops and has seven shops in six different states. Even when there was a recession in the year 2008 and a global Pandemic in the year 2020 then also Skin Design studio kept acing in the field.
Robert Pho's life may appear flawless to those who observe it now, but they are blind to the obstacles he overcame along the road. He was forced to emigrate to France at the age of two from his birthplace, the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. After that, in 1980, he and his family relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he encountered a lot of bigotry. Later, he started getting inclined towards tattoo designing and inked the name of his group as his very first tattoo.
Talking about the art of tattoo making, Robert Pho shares, “Tattoos are something that is extremely important for people. So as an artist I feel that it is our responsibility to give the best to our clients and me along with the whole team at the Skin Design Studio aspire for the same. My tattoo shop is unquestionably my happy place, and I want it to continue expanding. In the near future, I want to widen the presence of my Studio across international borders and establish a solid reputation for it in the world market.”
Robert Pho has accomplished many milestones throughout his career, including being featured in numerous reputable print media since 2000 and having his story covered by numerous reputable websites. Several awards have also been given to him in honour. His tattoo and he has been offering individuals any type of tattoo they want. Pho wants to write a book and produce a reality programme or documentary in the future.
