Hyperrealist Surrealism: Interview with Tattoo Artist Ganga

At first it simply looks like a depiction of Dali with his trademark mustache and gleaming eyes exhibiting that twinkle of ecstatic abandon. But once you realize that this image is actually on a large swath of synthetic skin, the incredible uniqueness of this piece sets in...but that's often something one will feel when looking at Ganga's portfolio. 

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Your newest project is absolutely mind-blowing. Can you talk about the idea and process behind your portrait of Dali? How long did it take?

Thanks!! Well, as you may know, I come from Spain and Dali has always been an inspiration for me and I’ve been thinking through these last months what to do to keep a piece of my art for eternity because tattoos will always disappear with the person who has them once he dies so I decided to do this piece and show the love I have for Dali through it. It took three months of work.

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Why did you choose to portray Dali? 

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What does success mean to you? What’s the best advice you can give?

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