From October 24th to 26th, 2025, renowned tattoo artist ShiRyu (legal name: SeongBeom Kwon) served as a judge at the prestigious Texas Longhorn State Tattoo Expo.
ShiRyu has gained international recognition this year with consecutive awards at the Empire State Expo (New York, May), the Toronto Tattoo Convention (Canada, July), and the Golden State Tattoo Expo (Los Angeles, September). His invitation as a judge at the Texas Longhorn Expo marks another milestone, acknowledging both his artistic excellence and growing influence within the tattoo industry.
His participation as a juror goes beyond individual achievement—it signifies the expanding presence of Korean tattoo artists on the global stage.
Currently active across the United States and internationally, ShiRyu continues to build a strong reputation among artists, collectors, and tattoo enthusiasts worldwide.
“Tattooing is not just about creating an image—it’s about engraving someone’s life and story onto their skin,” ShiRyu says. His words reflect his philosophy as an artist whose work continues to shape and inspire the modern tattoo art movement around the world.
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