Dylan M. Grantham

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

Honestly, the initial spark was purely visual - seeking a unique spirit tattoo, No-Face's captivating design stopped me in my tracks. Watching Spirited Away after being drawn to the aesthetic unlocked his story. His journey exploring profound loneliness, flawed connection, and finding quieter peace added incredible, unexpected depth. Now he resonates both visually as a unique spirit and symbolically, embodying the relatable human arc towards authentic belonging.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

If my No-Face tattoo could speak, it might echo his raw cry from the bathhouse - 'I want to eat everything!' While that moment showed him consumed by external greed in the film, for me, that line holds a different power. It speaks to my own intense desire to experience everything life offers - to devour knowledge, embrace opportunities, connect deeply, and truly live fully, rather than holding back. It's the voice of passionate engagement with the world.

What would you do with the $25,000?

$25,000 would be the cornerstone investment in a lifelong project: curating a personal collection of tattoo art from masters. It's about more than just individual pieces; it's building a cohesive visual legacy on my skin, seeking out specific artists like Bang Bang whose work represents enduring quality and contributes to a larger artistic narrative I want to carry.