‘120 FILM SERIES B’

120 Film Series B is a documentary portrait series shot on medium-format film, centered on individuals with backpiece tattoos. These large, often intricate works of body art reveal personal narratives, cultural symbols, and expressions of identity that are carried on the body but not always shown to the world. Framed with precision and without artifice, these portraits focus on presence and the physicality of the skin as a canvas, rather than on narrative or spectacle. The back — permanently marked — becomes an archive of commitment, endurance, and personal history.

Each image is made on location, using only available natural light, preserving the environment in which the subject exists. The constraint of a single roll of medium-format film per individual imposes a deliberate economy: ten frames to establish trust, to observe, and to commit. This limitation reinforces the authenticity of the encounter, where every exposure is intentional and irreversible.

Through these portraits, 120 Film Series B invites viewers to witness the hidden inscriptions of identity, challenging assumptions about visibility, intimacy, and the stories our bodies carry.