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ARTIST SERIES: LAO WANG • @refill97 

Originally from Hefei, China, Wang Jun, better known as Lao Wang, grew up in Shanghai surrounded by art. His older sister taught him how to draw, and with an art school right next to his childhood home, he spent his early years surrounded by graffiti, paintings, and all kinds of creative work.

Wang began tattooing at just 16 years old in 2013, after watching a documentary that inspired him to pursue tattooing as a career. Just a few years later, at 18, he sent his portfolio to Zhuo Dan Ting, who invited him to join Shanghai Tattoo in 2016. He’s been part of the Shanghai Tattoo family for 10 years now! 

A lifelong fan of classical art, Wang draws much of his inspiration from Renaissance sculptures and oil paintings, especially the works of Michelangelo and Bernini. He’s particularly passionate about bringing those influences into his realism tattoos.

Outside the shop, Wang has a serious appreciation for music, fashion, and vintage collectibles. He loves old-school electronic music like Kraftwerk, soul music, vintage vinyl records, antique silver jewelry, and vintage clothing. He also collects handmade tattoo machines and has a huge appreciation for the craftsmanship and history behind them.

When he’s not tattooing, Wang enjoys cooking, traveling, and listening to music, which he says is pretty much always playing whenever he’s home. He also has two cats back in Shanghai that he loves so much he has both of them tattooed on his body! 

Despite his heavily tattooed appearance and unique personal style, Wang is actually a pretty quiet, gentle, and extremely patient guy, something that often surprises people when they first get to know him.

Get to know Wang and check out some of his work in this week’s Shanghai Tattoo Artist Series 🤙

For a more in-depth look at the lives and stories of the crew behind Shanghai Tattoo, check out our Artist Series newsletter at www.shanghaitattoo916.com, with a new artist featured every week 💯💯💯

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