Maria Lopez

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is a realism/ traditional portrait of Amy winehouse holding a vinyl record in the shape of a heart. The vinyl has “NVC” on it. It stands for Nahomi Valentina Cittadini. Nahomi was a friend that was murdered last year in Miami. Amy winehouse and her music resonates a lot with my past and my previous addiction. At the time, heartbreak was a big factor in my addiction, as it was for Amy. I believe Amy and my friend had similar traits and ultimately died at a very

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

It would tell stories of women across the world and their lives, experiences, and truths. My ink would tell tales of women throughout history in different cultures and countries come together in one body to make art. Every tattoo tells a story of different areas of my life throughout its course. My tattoos would thank me for being on a body of someone that sees so much beauty and individuality in Tattooed individuals, in a world where many cultures still frown upon it.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With this money I would definitely get more tattoos, and add onto to older ones from years ago. I would get a car again when moving back home to Miami, after living in California for two years. I would give my sister money to get some tattoos as well. Whenever we would go through something,when we were younger, our go-to was piercing and tattoos.Lastly, I would get a matching tattoo with my mom in honor of my grandfather.