TANGLED TATTOOS. Tribute to Kim Jung-gi / Bazal. 11,7x16,5 in.

This piece, “Tangled Tattoos”, created by Ángel Bazal as a tribute to the legendary Kim Jung-Gi, captures the frenetic energy and boundless creativity that made the Korean master iconic. Drawn entirely with an ink brush pen and without any preliminary sketch, the artwork unfolds as a whirlwind of tattoo artists, oversized machines, intertwined bodies, and layered compositions that merge into a perfectly orchestrated chaos.

Bold, spontaneous strokes echo Jung-Gi’s unmatched fluidity, where every line feels intuitive and confident, relying on visual memory rather than construction. Characters appear from multiple angles, creating a sense of ongoing motion, almost like an animation paused mid-sequence. The tattoo machines, magnified and mechanical, slice through the composition, while tattooed figures—crouched, focused, or suspended—form an organic network of shadows and dynamic gestures.

The final result is a vivid, heartfelt homage to Kim Jung-Gi’s fearlessness, improvisational mastery, and explosive imagination, infused with Ángel Bazal’s own raw, expressive touch.