Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry…

Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman Sailor Jerry Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend. Through rare interviews, photographs and hours of archival footage, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman Keith Collins, explores the past, present and future of the global tattooing phenomenon.

Special shout to all my folx out there addicted to ink. This is a dope film bout one of the most important tattoo artists of our century. Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend. Through rare interviews, photographs and hours of archival footage, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman Keith Collins, explores the past, present and future of the global tattooing phenomenon.

san francisco: hori smoku sailor jerry

anyone with a tattoo should go see this. we’re talking the screening of hori smoku sailor jerry, director erich weiss‘ documentary exploring the roots of american tattooing through the life of norman ’sailor jerry’ collins, considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, on tue - sep 15 [doors 7pm - screening 8pm] at the roxie theater [1]. there’ll be an after party at blondie’s [2] with cocktails and live gig. rsvp [here] for access. location [1]: 3117 16th street [mission north]. location [2]: 540 valencia street [mission north].

“Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend. Through rare interviews, photographs and hours of archival footage, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman Keith Collins, explores the past, present and future of the global tattooing phenomenon.”

Set in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is Moto-x legend Carey Hart’s club, Wasted Space. Its a small club with a dive bar feel. However, there is nothing cut rate about it. The luxurious leather booths and clever original paintings on the walls and ceiling define it as the kind of place where the grown-up punk rock crowd wants to hang out. My absolute favorite part of this club is that you can have a seat without the need to buy a bottle at 5x the cost for the privilege of sitting there. Its nearly the perfect place to see a killer band like the Raveonettes.

Sailor Jerry Vs. Ed Hardy

When I got my first Tattoo 20 years ago it was still considered not a very mainstream thing to do. I thought about my decision for almost a year before the ink settled under my skin for good. Looking back now, with nearly half my body decorated with art from at least 7 different professionals, my work tells the story of my life. My tattoos follow my trials and tribulations documenting my history and accomplishments. I literally wear my heart on my sleeve.

Not everyone takes it so personal. A few years back when tattooing lost its taboo every cheerleader, housewife, accountant and kid with disposable income lined up for a little pain. The industry got smarter, the idea got popular, and the apparel industry got crafty.