DiscoverTATTOO TALES72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the fruits
72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the fruits

72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the fruits

Update: 2025-08-23
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Today’s guest, Kelu, takes us on an inspiring journey that begins in Romania, where he first picked up a tattoo machine, and winds through the vibrant Paris scene of the '90s.


He shares tough lessons from old-school apprenticeships and offers insights on the evolution of tattoo styles. Kelu also explains the importance of honoring the art's origins over chasing fleeting trends.


 


After 30 years, he's trading his tattoo machine for a paintbrush, a transition he sees as a new chapter of creative freedom and authenticity.

Kelu's words are a testament to artistic resilience, revealing how true fulfillment comes from a willingness to evolve and find a new creative purpose.


 


Follow Kelu on Instagram


Kelu’s paintings


 


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72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the fruits

72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the fruits

Stef Bastiàn