“I've never been one to shy away from a challenge. That's what all the ink is about, really.”
Elio grew up in a small Albanian village but moved to Dar es Salaam for work as a paramedic. Despite the heat, his long sleeve uniform reveals a myriad of inked designs that tell a deeper story of his past. He chose the art as a way to honor family history, memories, and personal growth. His love for helping others is what drives him - he's seen too many injuries in his family to sit idly by.
I actually started as a kid, using ballpoint pens to draw designs on my arms. It grew from there.
It's all for my family. They've been my biggest supporters from the beginning.