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 Tricia Allen
has been involved in the Polynesian tattoo revival, as
both a practitioner and an academic researcher, since 1988. She studied
the ancient form of Polynesian tattoo for her master's degree, which she
completed in 1992 in Anthropology at the University of Hawai'i. Since
then, she has been researching the revival of the arts in the Pacific.
Her work has taken her to the Marquesas, Tahiti, Rapa Nui (Easter
Island), New Caledonia, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Samoa. Although her
permanent home is still in Hawaii, Tricia regularly schedules trips to
both Northern and Southern California to tattoo members of the
Polynesian community by advance appointment. |
 Tricia's
extensive experience and research on Polynesian art and culture have
given her a unique approach to the art. Tricia does not tattoo
commercial "flash" as she believes each tattoo should be as unique as
the individual. She encourages her clients to choose designs that have
deep significance, and often provides guidance through the process of
design selection.
Each of Tricia's tattoos is a unique work
designed for and with each individual. They should not be copied or
replicated without permission of the person wearing the tattoo. |
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