In collaboration with the Bay Area Tattoo Convention and some of the Bay’s most iconic tattoo shops, the Rock of Ages exhibition focuses on seven major icons in American Traditional Tattooing, their origin stories, early forms and how they’ve evolved in contemporary tattooing.

Through historical research, archival works, and both artwork and photographs from contemporary tattoo artists, we’ll explore the Rock of Ages, Panther, Rose of No Man's Land, Wolf Poison, Sacred Heart, Diving Swallows, and Dragon icons.

Our opening reception will also function as the official opening party for the Bay Area Tattoo Convention and incorporate live tattooing and live models alongside all the artwork, as well as a musical headliner. Plus, Trick Dog’s specialty Rock of Ages cocktails from their new menu designed by Idle Hand Tattoo.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Taki Kitamura, State of Grace Tattoo

Luke Stewart, Seventh Son Tattoo

Jeff Croci, Seventh Son Tattoo

Joaquin Guiterez (aka Acetates), Seventh Son Tattoo

Cindy Maxwell, Seventh Son Tattoo

David Robinson, Seventh Son Tattoo

Zac Shein, Seventh Son Tattoo

Katie Gray, Black Heart Tattoo

Mike Davis, Everlasting Tattoo

Paul Dobleman, Spider Murphy’s Tattoo

Kahlil Rintye, Tattoo City

Aaron Mason, Old Rose Tattoo

Tony Cruz, Old Rose Tattoo

Lango Oliveira, Black Heart Tattoo

Rob Merril, One Shot Tattoo

Lianna DeGuzmann, Diving Swallow

André Malcolm, Sri Yantra Tattoo

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LIVE TATTOOING BY

Katie Gray of Black Heart Tattoo and Megan Sanchez.

*The incredible photographer, Mariah Tiffany, will be coming to shoot this event and will also have a photo-booth setup to photograph guests who have any of the 7 exhibited icons tattooed on their body.*

Banner Artwork by Paul Dobleman