Skin Pics - 1980

Skin Pics 1980 Directed by Geoff Steven

It takes the inner man and puts him on the outside where he can be seen.

A bold reveal of a rose tattoo opens this 1980 documentary on tattooing in New Zealand. The potted history includes visits to tattoo parlours on K' Road and Hastings, and the studios of industry legends Steve Johnson and Roger Ingerton. Tattooists discuss public stigma, people's reasons for getting inked, and popular designs: sailors, serpents, swallows and tā moko. Made for documentary slot Contact, Skin Pics chronicles a time when "folk art has become high art".

Country New Zealand

Production Country New Zealand

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Television New Zealand

Release Date 1 October 1980

29 mins