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Kiki Platas Tattoo Artist

From the October, 2009 issue of Lowrider Arte
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With the "Day of the Dead" theme going strong some people jump in the bandwagon to take advantage of what's hot rather than truly understanding the meaning behind the Day of the Dead holiday. Kiki Platas is one of the few exceptions to that theory. We met with Kiki a few years back when he invited us to his Tattoo Convention in Tijuana, Baja California. Kiki's Day of the Dead artwork has been collected for many years before it went mainstream and before it started popping up on clothing, accessories and purses. Kiki is truly one of the best artists to come out of Mexico and is well respected in the art community. Kiki's unique way of expressing his artwork has taken him all over the world showing off his skills both in flesh and on paper. Kiki is back in the United States and is ready to take on what's next with the support of his family, friends, and fans. We sit down and ask Kiki a few personal questions about his work and life and this is what he had to say.

Kiki Platas Tattoo Artist Dead Couple
When did you know that you were an artist?
I always did a little something here and there since I was a kid but nothing too serious. I think I won a couple of drawing contests in Jr. High, so maybe then.

Kiki Platas Tattoo Artist Mirror
When did you open your tattoo shop in Tijuana?
I opened up Tinta Distinta in 1995.


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