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Owner & resident artist · THRONE Northampton

Erkan Zarif

Style
Realism · Japanese
Experience
Since 1997
Languages
TR · EN
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Working since 1997, Erkan built THRONE around one idea: a tattoo is a story told by the Collector, a reflection of their experiences and memories, showcasing who they are.

His black & grey realism carries photographic depth; his Japanese work honours the irezumi tradition, with meaning behind every dragon, tiger and wave.

Book with Erkan

Work.

21 pieces by Erkan, photographed at the studio.

Japanese dragon leg tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Roman warrior black and grey realism sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Japanese tiger sleeve tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Cracked marble statue portrait sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Geisha tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Oni mask Japanese sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Blindfold portrait tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Spartan helmet and Medusa full sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Samurai tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Greek god and lion black and grey sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Anubis tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Japanese koi and lotus leg piece, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Knight tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Hannya mask black and grey sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Zeus tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Zeus statue black and grey leg piece, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Japanese tattoo, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Samurai mask black and grey piece, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Polynesian blackwork sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Polynesian blackwork forearm, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton
Polynesian blackwork full sleeve, by Erkan Zarif at THRONE Northampton

Your story,
Erkan's hands.

The consultation is free and nothing is booked until you say yes.

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