Bary comes from the picturesque Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas. He first visited Prague in 1997, and although he travelled extensively, Prague captured his heart the most. He has lived here permanently since 2009.
Drawing fascinated him from an early age, which led him to attend an art school. He began tattooing at the age of thirteen, first practising on himself. Over time, tattooing became his passion, alongside his musical career as a member of a band. At the age of twenty-four, Bary decided to dedicate himself to tattooing professionally, and in 2004 he became an apprentice to the renowned tattoo artist Tarlito – a defining moment in his career. His talent and tireless dedication soon enabled him to open his own studio, Love Thy Neighbor, in his hometown of Burgas. After several successful years, he decided to take his work beyond Bulgaria and explore the wider world.
Unfortunately, fate and family circumstances have led Bary to move back to his hometown of Burgas. From now on, he will continue working with Root Down exclusively as a guest artist.
We’ll always announce his guest spot dates well in advance, both on our Instagram and directly to everyone on his guest list.
If you’d like to be notified about his next visit, simply send your name and phone number to info@rootdown.cz, and we’ll make sure you hear about upcoming dates as soon as they’re announced.
