LP’s Inknation: Tattoos are more than skin deep
For decades, tattoos in Namibia have often been associated with crime, rebellion or even devil worship. These stereotypes continue to shape public opinion, despite the growing number of professionals, business leaders and ordinary Namibians who choose body art as a form of self-expression. Windhoek tattoo artist and founder of LP’s Inknation Custom Tattoos, Lorenzo Prins,... The post LP’s Inknation: Tattoos are more than skin deep appeared first on New Era .
For decades, tattoos in Namibia have often been associated with crime, rebellion or even devil worship.
These stereotypes continue to shape public opinion, despite the growing number of professionals, business leaders and ordinary Namibians who choose body art as a form of self-expression.
Windhoek tattoo artist and founder of LP’s Inknation Custom Tattoos, Lorenzo Prins, believes it is time to challenge those misconceptions. “Tattoos are body art, but to me they are much deeper than that. They can represent healing, therapy, celebration and personal growth. They are part of a person’s story,” he told VIBEZ!. Born and raised in Donkerhoek, Khomasdal, Prins never imagined he would become a professional tattoo artist.
A former Standard Bank employee, he discovered his passion after watching the television series Ink Master, which inspired him to explore tattooing.
“I’ve loved drawing since Grade 3. After watching the show, I decided to give tattooing a try. I immediately fell in love with it and eventually resigned from the bank to pursue it full-time. It is a decision I have never regretted,” he said. Prins currently runs his business from a home studio after closing his commercial premises during the Covid-19 pandemic because of rising operational costs.
Rather than returning to a traditional storefront, he adapted his business model by offering house calls and travelling across Namibia to meet clients where they are.
