VISUAL BIOGRAPHIES —Justine Cho, Tattoo Artist
Photos & Direction
Noah Treviño Words
Kennedy Morganfield Edits
Haley Harris
ARMOUR MAGAZINE
Alchemy Tattoo Collective is a library of conflicting narratives. Located in the historic Cinderella Building on Cherokee Street, the shop preserves both architectural history and the histories of the clients who enter the well-curated space. “A lot of people come in with a story to tell,” Justine Cho explains over the symphonic hum of needles against skin. “Many want to commemorate something—a milestone, something they’ve overcome. Ironically, I feel like getting a tattoo brings about a sense of healing. Even though I’m causing them pain— and, you know, stabbing them—I’m helping them complete a cycle and send a message to the world.” 6
