George Bardadim

Gendai Irezumi Tattoo Artist.


Large-scale custom work.

Artist Profile

George Bardadim is a tattoo artist based in New York, focused exclusively on large-scale gendai irezumi projects.

His work centers on long-term composition, anatomical integration, and the continuity of Japanese tattoo traditions within a contemporary context.


This practice is shaped by years of focused work on full-scale projects developed gradually over time.


Background

George began tattooing in the late 1980s. Over time, his focus shifted toward large-scale Japanese tattooing, where structure, pacing, and long-term clarity play a central role.

His approach developed through sustained work on complex projects, emphasizing the relationship between tradition, anatomy, and modern practice rather than stylistic imitation.

Focus and Specialization

The practice is dedicated exclusively to gendai irezumi, understood not as a decorative style but as a structured system of composition.

Projects are developed with attention to anatomical flow, balance, and long-term readability. This focus requires selectivity in both subject matter and process.

For a detailed explanation of how projects are developed, see the Process page ➜

Experience

Professional experience includes decades of large-scale tattoo work, international publications, and long-term project development. Rather than emphasizing individual techniques or tools, the practice is defined by consistency of method and sustained focus on complex compositions.

A tattoo artist magazine with a tattoo machine on the cover
by George Bardadim 21 August 2012
Some photos of our works have been published in Tattoo Artist Magazine #30 in 2012.
A woman with tattoos is on the cover of a tattoo art magazine
by George Bardadim 19 May 2009
Interview article and photos of our works have been published Tetovani Magazine, 05/2009, Czech Republic
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Publications

The work has been featured in international tattoo publications and industry platforms.

Publications reflect ongoing engagement with large-scale Japanese tattooing and its contemporary development.

  • ✦ Why Gendai Irezumi?

    This style preserves the core of Japanese tattoo heritage—mythical creatures, florals, movement-inspired backgrounds—while adapting to modern sensibilities and body flow .

  • ✦ Personalized Creativity

    Each project is a collaboration. Flash art and ready-made designs are just starting points; final compositions are tailored to your form and narrative.

  • ✦ Explore Our Portfolio

    Dive into our galleries to experience the artistry behind each tattoo—from strong symbolism to technical precision—illustrating how Irezumi conveys courage, transformation, protection, and honor.

Publications

With over 34 years in the tattoo industry, fielding global convention appearances and in-depth collaborations with top tattoo journalists, George Bardadim has consistently shared expertise and creative vision through international press. Participation in worldwide events and ongoing features in leading tattoo publications reflect a respected and enduring presence in the global tattoo community.

Independent Publications


In addition to tattoo work, George has produced a series of independent publications exploring Japanese imagery, composition, and symbolic structure.

These projects extend the same principles applied in tattooing to research and visual documentation.

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Style

Gendai irezumi, as practiced here, represents a contemporary continuation of Japanese tattoo traditions.

It emphasizes structure, integration with the body, and long-term coherence rather than surface-level decoration.