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Recordiad sain / Audio recording:Chris Collins
Chris, Collins
(Interviewer)
Ennio, Gallone
(Interviewer)
Oral history interview conducted as part of a project exploring the legacy of pioneering tattoo artist Jessie Knight and her influence on the tattoo community in Wales today.This interview discusses Chris’ experiences becoming a tattoo artist and opening Frontier Tattoo Parlour. He talks about how the studio is run and how tattooing has been impacted by COVID-19 and by the new regulations in Wales. He also talks about his love for traditional style and how he tackles appropriate representation of women and Native American people in this style.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2026.66.6
Historical Associations
Association Type: Locality of the evidence
Date: 03/05/2026
Place: Caerdydd | Cardiff
Creation/Production
Chris is a traditional tattoo artist and co-founder and co-owner of Frontier Tattoo Parlour, Cardiff.
Role: Interviewee
Role: Interviewer
Place: Caerdydd | Cardiff
Period: 03/05/2026
Acquisition
Made-in-House
Measurements
duration:01.17.36
Location
In store
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