Pop Eye

"Inspired by our perspective on life, whether we see things in black and white, or in full color, Pop Eye depicts a poppy flower, its pistil replaced by an eye, inside a bubble. This is the smaller sister piece of Poppy Colored.

Drawn and shaded using graphite and red colored pencil set against a rough mix of white and purple acrylics, aside from using a limited color palette, the piece also plays on positive and negative space."

A delicate surreal floral study featuring a poppy whose center is replaced by a watchful eye, enclosed within a soft circular form like a bubble. Rendered in graphite and colored pencil over a pale acrylic background, this piece plays with perspective, inner vision, and the contrast between monochrome restraint and subtle color. A thoughtful work for collectors drawn to symbolic botanical art and quiet surrealism.

~ Created in 2026 (6" x 6")

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ABOUT THE CREATOR

Kat Tianzon is a Manila-based tattoo artist and illustrator known for clean linework and black-and-gray pieces. She completed her apprenticeship under Atan Sanchez in 2021 and remained a resident artist at his studio until 2025. Now based in Quezon City, she is part of the artist lineup at Crimson River Tattoo and Pale Rose Tattoo.

Her work is playful and nostalgic, drawing from nature, pop culture, vintage illustrations, and everyday objects. Beyond tattooing, Kat also works in pencil, acrylic, and watercolor.

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ABOUT OFF SKIN

This artwork is part of 'Off Skin', an exhibition by Likhaan in collaboration with Curio Collective, featuring tattoo artists whose creative practices extend beyond the body. Through different mediums and forms of expression, the exhibition celebrates the artistic identities, perspectives, and creative explorations that exist beyond tattooing.

Discover the full 'Off Skin' collection and explore another side of the artists behind the ink here: [link]