Mambo Tattoo: A Vibrant History of Inked Artistry
– Mattia, artistically known as Mambo, was born on November 3rd, 1990 in Giussano, near Milan.
– Mambo started tattooing in 2010 and invented the “destrutturato” style in 2016.
– In April 2018, Mambo opened his tattoo studio, the Mambo Tattoo Shop, in Meda, 20 km from Milan.
– Mambo attended art school in Milan and worked as a graphic designer for clubs in Brianza and Milan.
– The simplicity of logos inspired Mambo’s destrutturato style, which simplifies images while ensuring they are understandable to everyone.
– The destrutturato style started accidentally with a design of an ice cream that Mambo improvised and tattooed for a girl who loved it.
– Mambo develops destrutturato tattoos by starting with a basic subject from the client and working on it.
– Mambo presents graphic ideas to the client, focusing on beauty and understanding.
– Mambo works on the subject until the interaction between wide black lines and color is well understood, aiming to tell a complete story through the tattoo.