Phila, PA, USA
Neo Oriental Fine Line Tattoos
By IV holland Ninh
based out of Philadelphia, PA and Asheville, NC
Tattoo Portfolio
About IV
IV Holland Ninh (they/he)
IV Holland Ninh (they/he)
IV Holland Ninh (they/he)
is a Vietnamese, trans queer tattoo artist. They are a trauma informed artist with a consent oriented practice open to all bodies.
IV began tattooing in 2021 at Divination Tattoo and Gallery in Asheville NC. After completing their apprenticeship, IV worked as a resident artist at Divination before moving to Philadelphia PA where they now
is a Vietnamese, trans queer tattoo artist. They are a trauma informed artist with a consent oriented practice open to all bodies.
IV began tattooing in 2021 at Divination Tattoo and Gallery in Asheville NC. After completing their apprenticeship, IV worked as a resident artist at Divination before moving to Philadelphia PA where they now tattoo with the Jade Snake Collective.
Alongside tattooing, IV is also a film photographer and writer. Find their photos and poetry on substack and instagram @gooodgrief
Style: Neo Oriental
IV Holland Ninh (they/he)
IV Holland Ninh (they/he)
What is a Neo Oriental tattoo?
Neo Oriental is an umbrella term created by contemporaries with tattoo styles rooted in oriental artworks and traditional Asian tattooing. Neo Oriental looks different from artist to artist. Some specialize in bold tribal + calligraphy while others work in softer, fine line styles.
My work utilizes blackwork,
What is a Neo Oriental tattoo?
Neo Oriental is an umbrella term created by contemporaries with tattoo styles rooted in oriental artworks and traditional Asian tattooing. Neo Oriental looks different from artist to artist. Some specialize in bold tribal + calligraphy while others work in softer, fine line styles.
My work utilizes blackwork, single needle detailing, and
gentle shading to create high contrast tattoos. A direction I took with longevity in mind.
As the softer, single needle parts blur out with natural aging, the blackwork holds the structure and maintains the design's readability as the tattoo grows with you.