@initiationoftorture

@initiationoftorture · Tattoo artist

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@initiationoftorture is a tattoo artist in New York, NY whose work centres on cyber sigilism. Across the 126 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans cyber sigilism, blackwork and sketch, with cyber sigilism making up about 33% of it. About 18% of the pieces use colour, most often burgundy, lavender and pink; the rest are black and grey. Recurring subjects include figure, barbed wire, angel and cathedral. Most pieces sit on the thigh or the forearm. 23 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 18% of pieces, measured across 126 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: burgundy, lavender, pink and navy.

What they tattoo

Subjects: figure, barbed wire, angel, cathedral, dragon and soldiers.

Usually on the thigh, the forearm and the back.

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Work

Abstract organic forms cyber sigilism tattoo on the back by @initiationoftortureBarbed wire black and grey tattoo on the thigh by @initiationoftortureClaw-like hands black and grey tattoo on the torso by @initiationoftortureDragon black and grey tattoo on the forearm by @initiationoftortureReligious crucifixion scene realism tattoo on the forearm by @initiationoftortureDragon dark realism tattoo on the forearm by @initiationoftortureOctopus black and grey tattoo on the forearm by @initiationoftortureBaby and heart American traditional tattoo by @initiationoftortureAntlers black and grey tattoo on the foot by @initiationoftortureMoon and crescent black and grey tattoo on the shoulder by @initiationoftortureWar scene realism tattoo on the thigh by @initiationoftortureBone structure black and grey tattoo on the ribs by @initiationoftortureSpider black and grey tattoo on the upper arm by @initiationoftortureJellyfish black and grey tattoo on the back by @initiationoftortureWar scene dotwork tattoo on the chest by @initiationoftortureMusician playing harp black and grey tattoo on the forearm by @initiationoftortureBalloon dotwork tattoo on the shoulder by @initiationoftortureOrnamental skull design ornamental tattoo on the thigh by @initiationoftortureGothic window and structure dark art tattoo on the chest by @initiationoftortureGothic window and mechanical structure cyber sigilism tattoo on the thigh by @initiationoftortureMechanical knee brace geometric tattoo on the thigh by @initiationoftortureOrnate figure with swirling patterns sketch tattoo on the back by @initiationoftortureLace and floral design ornamental tattoo on the back by @initiationoftortureMoments of Love That Last Forever lettering script tattoo on the ribs by @initiationoftorture