The Art of Japanese Monkey Tattoo: Symbolism, Origins, Techniques
– Traditional Japanese and Asian style tattoos
– Depiction of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King
– “Journey to the West” novel by Wu Cheng’en
– Sun Wukong’s powers and abilities
– Rebellion against the Jade Empire
– Theft of the peach of immortality
– Defeat of the armies of Heaven
– Imprisonment by the Buddha
– Escape and becoming the disciple of Xuanzang
– Monkey King in films, comic books, and video games
– Visually striking and intricate designs of Asian style tattoos
– Chronic Ink Tattoo in Toronto and Vancouver
– Traditional and neo-traditional Asian tattoo artists
– Symbolism and meaning of the Monkey King tattoo
– Mischief, redemption, and problem-solving skills conveyed by the tattoo
– Chronic Ink Tattoo specializing in Asian style tattoos
