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Christian Nguyen - Inkvading Slinger
Christian Nguyen was born in 1975 in Geneva, Switzerland. Fascinated by tattoos from an early age, he developed his skills as a draftsman in school and got his first tattoo as a teenager. He began his professional career in 1992 and has never stopped since.
Nguyen's vast experience in the field, as well as his contacts and reputation, have taken him to Denmark, France, Holland, Japan and the United States--where he tattoos regularly. However, for several years now, he has been working in his own studio, Inkvaders, located in Geneva. With a broad fan-base all over Europe, the waiting time for an appointment can be well over a month.
The skilled ink-slinger has a varied and faithful group of customers of all ages and from all walks of life. He has even made a strong reputation for himself in the snowboard world. His customers include snowboard giants such as: Jules Raymond, Mick Deschenaux, Romain de Marchi, Tonton Holland and Trevor Andrew. His many trips, as well as his presence at numerous conventions, have allowed him to also have regular customers from the world of show business such as: Ceekay (La Coka Nostra, Skamdust), DJ Naughty J (NTM), John Otto (Limp Bizkit), and Trouble Andrew.
Nguyen's reputation has gone beyond the boundaries of tattoos and into the realm of illustration. His talent is widely recognized, and a number of important winter wear companies (Apo snowboard, Burton snowboard, Imperium snowboard, Ninthward skis, Tns industries, and also Vans) have requested his work. Even record labels have called upon Nguyen. He has illustrated both covers and designs for Ceekay Jones, House of Pain, La Coka Nostra, and The Vendetta. Another impressive line of projects Nguyen has ventured into have been his illustration works for events like the Belfort Tattoo Convention, and companies like Black Market, Nothing Changed Wear, and Sullen Clothing.
Even though he has all of these amazing ventures, Nguyen has a number of personal and important projects in the works, which include expanding his Geneva studio; participating in more tattoo conventions; and collaborating with street wear and street art in hopes of further developing his very own Inkvaders Wear--his street wear company created in 2008 with Graffiti Art and TV and media expert, Florien Cavalleri.
Aside from pursuing his professional career as a world-renowned tattoo artist, Nguyens ultimate goals are, first of all, to represent the worlds of tattoo, hip-hop, and hardcore cultures in the contemporary fashion industry. And to collaborate with groups like La Coka Nostra and artists like Robert Atkinson, Terry Ribera, and Greg Laraigne to create limited editions of artifacts--both clothing and print.
Inkvaders Studio
3, route de Drize--1227 Carouge--Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)22 301 34 84
Mobile phone: +41 (0)79 625 76 06
inkvaders@hotmail.com
www.inkvaders-tattoo.com
Article by Razor Leary
The skilled ink-slinger has a varied and faithful group of customers of all ages and from all walks of life. He has even made a strong reputation for himself in the snowboard world. His customers include snowboard giants such as: Jules Raymond, Mick Deschenaux, Romain de Marchi, Tonton Holland and Trevor Andrew. His many trips, as well as his presence at numerous conventions, have allowed him to also have regular customers from the world of show business such as: Ceekay (La Coka Nostra, Skamdust), DJ Naughty J (NTM), John Otto (Limp Bizkit), and Trouble Andrew.
Nguyen's reputation has gone beyond the boundaries of tattoos and into the realm of illustration. His talent is widely recognized, and a number of important winter wear companies (Apo snowboard, Burton snowboard, Imperium snowboard, Ninthward skis, Tns industries, and also Vans) have requested his work. Even record labels have called upon Nguyen. He has illustrated both covers and designs for Ceekay Jones, House of Pain, La Coka Nostra, and The Vendetta. Another impressive line of projects Nguyen has ventured into have been his illustration works for events like the Belfort Tattoo Convention, and companies like Black Market, Nothing Changed Wear, and Sullen Clothing.
Even though he has all of these amazing ventures, Nguyen has a number of personal and important projects in the works, which include expanding his Geneva studio; participating in more tattoo conventions; and collaborating with street wear and street art in hopes of further developing his very own Inkvaders Wear--his street wear company created in 2008 with Graffiti Art and TV and media expert, Florien Cavalleri.
Aside from pursuing his professional career as a world-renowned tattoo artist, Nguyens ultimate goals are, first of all, to represent the worlds of tattoo, hip-hop, and hardcore cultures in the contemporary fashion industry. And to collaborate with groups like La Coka Nostra and artists like Robert Atkinson, Terry Ribera, and Greg Laraigne to create limited editions of artifacts--both clothing and print.
Inkvaders Studio
3, route de Drize--1227 Carouge--Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)22 301 34 84
Mobile phone: +41 (0)79 625 76 06
inkvaders@hotmail.com
www.inkvaders-tattoo.com
Article by Razor Leary
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