We were blown away by the tattoo art of Koro, a delicate balance of the figurative meeting the abstract, the exploration of the ink + colours through controlled calculated stages, resulting in pieces that seem to flow + come alive on the body.- In his own words, “the purpose of my work is the balance + coexistence of the figurative element with the abstract expressionistic aesthetics.”
Originally from Greece, Koro moved to France in 2017, before eventually landing in The Netherlands at the end of 2018. He now works as a resident at ‘AD Pancho’ Tattoo Studio in Utrecht, but he’s also a guest artist in other studios around Europe.
We asked Koro to share some of his favourite places in his adopted city…
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We were blown away by the tattoo art of Koro, a delicate balance of the figurative meeting the abstract, the exploration of the ink + colours through controlled calculated stages, resulting in pieces that seem to flow + come alive on the body.- In his own words, “the purpose of my work is the balance + coexistence of the figurative element with the abstract expressionistic aesthetics.”
Originally from Greece, Koro moved to France in 2017, before eventually landing in The Netherlands at the end of 2018. He now works as a resident at ‘AD Pancho’ Tattoo Studio in Utrecht, but he’s also a guest artist in other studios around Europe.
We asked Koro to share some of his favourite places in his adopted city…
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SOIA
"If you're visiting Utrecht in the summer, Strand Oog In Al is a must. A chill beach spot on the city island, where two big canals meet, makes the ideal place for your afternoon. You can also enjoy a cold beer at the Soia beach bar."
@soia_strandooginal
LE JARDIN
"Le Jardin is a fine-dining restaurant right in the city centre of Utrecht. What makes it unique is the organic + local products they use to produce delicious flavours in a cozy atmosphere."
@lejardinutrecht
KASTEEL DE HAAR
"Kasteel de Haar is a medieval fortress with towers, bridges + gates. Do a day trip for a fairytale-like experience + admire some impressive trees, old gardens + ponds."
@kasteeldehaar
All photos are copyright F1FTY except: Koro Tattooart profile photo (Courtesy of Koro Tattooart); Soia - Strand Oog In Al (Instagram @soia_strandooginal); ACU (Instagram @acu.nl); Le Jardin (Instagram @lejardinutrecht); Nedereindse Plas (Credit: Koro Tattooart); Kasteel de Haar (Instagram @kasteeldehaar). This feature was not paid for in any way.