Fingerprints of the pacific Tattoo Takahiro Kitamura and Allison Wyckoff

Takahiro Kitamura and Allison Wyckoff

For the last twenty-five years

knowing immediately that this was the path he was meant to take in life

This covers Jens‘s body of work from his early flashsheets to his last exhibition

a revised author's foreword

Fingerprints of the pacific Tattoo Takahiro Kitamura and Allison WyckoffTattoo patterns from the solomon islands For centuries, tattooing held a central place in the cultures of the Solomon Islands, where intricate designs marked status, identity, achievements, and connections to ancestors. Across these islands tattooing was a vital expression of community and spirituality, far beyond simple body art. In recent times, much of this knowledge has faded, with few detailed sources remaining. Recognizing the urgency of