LAG TATTOO

Hi, we’re Guido G.B. and Andrea Santee from Ladies & Gentleman Tattoo in Vicenza (LAG TATTOO).

CREDITS

Talent: LAG TATTOOS
Photo: Treelab

How would you describe your practice and the style that defines your work?

We are two tattoo artists specialized in traditional old school tattooing, a style born from history and the essential nature of forms, which for us represents an authentic and timeless language.

What does working together in the same studio mean for you as artists?

We work together in the same studio, sharing a common vision: keeping tradition alive while interpreting it through a personal and contemporary lens.

What goes into the act of tattooing for you, beyond the final image?

For us, every tattoo is an act of respect and dedication. Behind every line and every color are focus, silence, and gratitude — the awareness of practicing a craft we love, every single day.

What does tattooing represent in your personal and creative journey?

Tattooing, for us, means creating connections: with the person who trusts us, with the history of tattooing, and with that part of ourselves that’s always striving to evolve.

Why are you drawn to large, coherent tattoo projects developed over time?

We prefer large and coherent projects — arms, backs, legs — developed over time, where each element speaks to the others and contributes to a solid and harmonious visual narrative.

Your designs are clear, readable and honest. Why is simplicity so important in your work?

We love clear, readable, honest designs because we believe in the power of simple images — the ones that stand the test of time.

After years of practice, what are you most grateful for in your craft today?

We are deeply grateful for this craft, for the people who choose us, for the sensation of the needle marking the skin, and for every day spent doing what represents us most: tattooing.