Cedric Arnold is French- British photographer. He Lives and works in Bangkok Thailand.
It Took him over four years to create "Sacred Ink". He got friendly with Tattoo masters, which enabled him to witness sacred ceremonies that are part of the tattooing process. Cedric Arnold used Large format and polaroid film for his black and white work.
Thai sacred tattoos are applied during special ceremonies by monks and
tattoo masters with knowledge of ancient South East Asian script.
"For centuries, Thai men have covered their bodies with protective tattoos. Old temple murals show epic scenes of swords breaking apart when hitting a tattoed soldier's skin. The tradition has been handed down generations of both monks and laymen who create the tattoes and empower them with special prayers"; C. Arnold
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