As much as I respect the form of art it’s not something I like doing, packing black into the skin isn’t fun for me.” “I don’t hate anything about tattooing but if I had to choose one style I’m not so keen on I’m going to have to say Tribal tattoos. I won’t tattoo pocket watches,” he jokes.
With so much love for the trade there must be something he hates about tattooing. “It’s got to be the art, creating a design for a client using their ideas and seeing their faces once the tattoo is finished it’s a great feeling.” It’s clear Vesso loves what he does and I try and pinpoint exactly what it is that he loves about tattooing. It was around 6 years ago when one of my closest friends took me aside and said “Dude you have to start tattooing!”That gave me the push I needed and I began on the path I’m still on now to this day I haven’t looked back.” For many years my friends looked at my art and they tried to convince me to take up tattooing but I didn’t want to do it until I really felt ready. Around this time I had many friends who were part of the tattoo scene and you know how it works, you get into what your friends are into so I started to develop a love of tattooing and go deeper and deeper into the culture. When I left university I pursued a career in air brushing, painting bikes and cars. I graduated in art and design at the University of Sofia in Bulgaria with my masters degree. I studied art since a young age I’ve always loved art. Vesso hands me my cup of coffee and explains to me about how he started in the trade. I know others talk about tattooing having peaked but I think for people like me and the others on the Yayo Pro Team business is as strong as ever.”
It’s in Pocklington York and has been open since February 2017. “I am now working in my own studio called Vesso Art Studio. Perhaps it is tattooing inherent gift of personal expression that has allowed it to flourish over the past decade while over high street businesses have given up the ghost. Tattoos to me are more a way to express yourself too feel empowered and confident.” "Tattoos to me are more a way to express yourself." I think certain types of art can provide an escape from the pain and drudgery of this world but not necessarily tattoos. “Art is a form of escape as well as a form of expression. Vesso doesn’t feel the uncertain times we live in will not damage tattooing. Political upheaval, environmental disasters and the ever spiralling stagnation of economic decay mean that a job that is half art and half craft sits precariously close to being a luxury that can be ill afforded. It’s a strange time to be working in the tattoo industry. He jokes at this rate we may all be flooded out by Christmas a whole island rain soaked and bobbing about with no place to go. “So I didn’t have what you call a typical apprenticeship as most tattooists do,” explains Vesso as the winter rain continues its relentless decent. He met up with Yayo foot soldier Matt Haddon-Reichardt to discuss how he loves art but hates pocket watches. As one of the latest editions to the Yayo Pro Team, Vesso is making the most of being part of an elite tattoo family. Vesso Alexiev is a hard working tattooist with an eye for detail and a gentle touch.
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