South Korea-based tattoo artistSion Kwakcreates delicate body art inspired by traditional Korean motifs.

Many of these pieces feature a striking limited color palette of red, black, green, and yellow.

However, Kwak doesn’t exclusively use norigae.

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

It is these thoughtful and intentional choices that make her permanent art so coveted.

Korean tattoo artist Sion Kwak adorns people’s skin with delicate illustrations of traditional Korean motifs.

She usesnorigaea decorative ornament used in formal Korean attireas the inspiration for her ethereal designs.

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Some of her other designs depict blooming botanical art and more.

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak

Tattoo Art by Sion Kwak