July 2018
About the Cover: For our Local Tattooing issue, SLC tattoo artist Gailon Justus has put a flash eagle front and center, heralding the bold line work of American traditional tattooing. Looking deeper into the background, he’s adorned this cover with flash in his signature style. For his tattoos, murals and other art, follow him on Instagram at @sweetneedles.
Localized: Shecock & The Rock Princess
With full faces of makeup, pink corsets and attitudes to match, Shecock & The Rock Princess, comprising guitarist/vocalist Sofia Scott (The Rock Princess), bassist Garrett Gridley (Low End Lucy) and drummer/vocalist Matthew Bennett (Mat Benatar), have a heavy sound and profound message. … read more
Tattooing Now and Then: Apprenticeships, Digital Media and Craftsmanship in...
The art of tattooing has seen a shift in the past two decades. With reality shows and a cultural change, getting inked no longer principally attracts bikers or members of countercultures, but a large swath of diverse consumers. … read more
Local Tattooers: Gailon Justus
Gailon Justus, an artist with 19 years of experience, is currently working out of a private studio called Sweet Needles, located at 333 W. Pierpont Ave. … read more
Chiura Obata: An American Modern
An American Modern has a lot of firsts. It’s the first touring exhibition of Chiura Obata’s work that includes work from all decades of his working life. It’s also the first time his works have been presented as a collective retrospective in Japan, since they’ve only shown in fragments before and not always translated. … read more
Local Tattooers: Thai Le
Thai Le, a local artist with almost two decades experience tattooing, is currently working at Zen Tattoo, located at 294 W. 4500 South. … read more
Localized: Magda-Vega
Heavy, hyperaggressive rock n’ roll is the essence of Salt Lake–based Magda-Vega’s sound. Since 2013, ex–Wild Ones members guitarist Bill Frost and vocalist Robin Brown, with the help of guitarist-turned-bassist Angela Mize and drummer Mike Walton, have created a sound that is both infectious and substantial. … read more
The Eklektik: Bricolage of the Beehive
Restaurateurs Aliza Levy and Sion Croudo have lived through the summers of Mexico City and San Diego, and it feels only right to highlight their recent Salt Lake City endeavor, the artful Latino-fusion flavors that comprise The Eklektik. … read more
Local Tattooers: Miss Amanda
Miss Amanda, a tattoo artist with 13 years of experience, currently works at 27 tattoo shop, located in downtown SLC at 535 S. 700 East. … read more
Local Tattooers: Tori Loke
With just under a decade of experience tattooing, local artist Tori Loke is currently stationed at Black Thumb MST, located at 131 W. 2100 South. … read more
Local Tattooers: Craig Secrist
Craig Secrist, an accomplished artist of eight years, is currently working at Heart of Gold Tattoo, located at 853 E 400 S. … read more
BMX Photo Feature: Garrett Bowers
When I first moved to Salt Lake in 2009, the scene at Sandy Skatepark was pretty big: On any given night, you could expect 20-plus riders there. As everyone’s lives have progressed, those nights where everyone rode until the lights turned off are mostly in the past. … read more
Local Tattooers: Oscar Garcia
Oscar Garcia, a tattoo artist with 12 years of experience, is currently working at Oni Tattoo Gallery, located at 325 E. 900 South. … read more
