InkinnStudio, a Delhi-based premier tattoo studio is looking to disrupt the tattoomaking industry with the official launch of its Inkinn Tattoo Academyconceptualized to help aspiring artists and professionals pursue a career inthe body art industry.
Indiantattoo industry generates more than Rs. 20,000 crore every year, even though itis such a money-maker, the industry is fragmented. There is no organizedstructure or format in which this art is taught unlike photography, dancing,singing, etc. Backed by Max, Founder & Lead Tattoo Artist of Inkinn TattooStudio, the academy is a testimony of Max’s passion and love for the art formand hope that new artists will not have to struggle as he did. Inkinn Academywill offer comprehensive courses that combine the best of classroom sessionsand hands-on training to guide the students in regards to the global techniquesand best practices in the industry.
Talkingabout the launch, Max, Founder & Lead Tattoo Artist of Inkinn Tattoo Studiosays, “We are extremely delighted to launch our first flagship academy in NewDelhi, India. Inkinn Academy is a first-of-its-kind institute that is steadfastin creating awareness around tattoo making as a stable career option for theIndian youth. In western countries, the tattoo art market has been flourishingfor a while but in India, it is still at a nascent stage. We believe that thereis a huge scope for tattoo art in India. This academy will further our goal ofdeveloping professionals who want to build their careers in the field of tattoomaking, thereby reducing the huge gap in talent that exists in the markettoday.”
“Whilethere are many things to improve concerning regulations and governance, the tattooindustry is better placed as compared to most other career options. One of theessential characteristics of quality tattoo artists is their love for the artof tattooing and respect for their talent. Over the next 3 years, we areplanning to ramp up our presence in Goa, Bangalore, and Punjab regions to helpmore aspiring and passionate budding tattoo artists’ pan-India,” adds Max.
Theacademy offers 4 programmes for beginners, intermediates, advanced and apprenticeship,with the course duration of one year, 6 months, 3 months, and 45 daysrespectively. The courses and services introduced at the new facility areenvisioned to impart experiential training on the key aspects including tattootraining. The modules will focus on domain competency, client handling, medicalinsights, tattoo technology and equipment, studio management, and digitalplatform of art & drawing. Otherthan the hands-on exposure participants will get through regular practicalassignments, they will also be required to do an industry project which wouldinvolve working on an actual industry case study.
Today,unconventional career options are becoming the norm. As a pioneer in the Indiantattoo industry, Max has the expertise and the passion to share what he learnedthe hard way with the artists of the new generation. With the academy, Maxwants to make tattoo making a mainstream career option for artists across theworld and help the tattoo industry of India evolve further and reach newpinnacles of success bringing it at par with the rest of the world.
Applicationsfor the course are now open. Interested candidates with a graduate degree andfresher’s with a keen interest in tattoo making can write to Inkinn studio formore information.