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Grime
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Grime

@the_grime · Visionary Master of Explosive Neo-Japanese Form & Kinetic Bodysuits

San Francisco, United States•Studio: Skull & Sword•28+ Years Active

Curatorial Biography

Grime is one of the most revered and uncompromising artists in the global tattoo pantheon. Founder of San Francisco's iconic Skull & Sword, Grime redefined how large-scale tattoos hug the musculature of the human frame. Fusing traditional Japanese dragon and warrior mythology with raw skate-art kinetics and razor-sharp color saturation, his full bodysuits have inspired an entire generation of modern tattooers.

Iconic Pieces & Masterworks

Full Bodysuit: Kinetic Dragon and Warrior Currents

Full Bodysuit: Kinetic Dragon and Warrior Currents

Bodysuit

Recognitions & Honors

  • Author of Iron Verity
  • Grandmaster of Freehand Dermal Flow

Resident Studio

Skull & Sword

San Francisco, United States

Appointments must be requested directly through the artist's verified portal or guest spot announcements.