Artists In Jackson: Dylan Sodt

Hello there.

For the latest Artists In Jackson 2 profile, I pay a visit to Dylan Sodt at Emerald Sun Studios.

Dylan is a piercer, but that barely scratches the surface. For them, piercing is not just a form of body modification. It’s a practice of empowerment, trust, and transformation.

“I can build a little home with people in 30 minutes,” they say. “It creates a ritual environment. It’s an energetic exchange. They’re trusting me—and that’s when I think I have the best job.”

Read Dylan’s full profile:

Artists In Jackson 2: Dylan Sodt

Make sure to follow Dylan on Instagram for the latest openings and examples. 

Late last year, I got to watch Dylan pierce Jaime’s nose first-hand. It was a breeze to watch and (according to my wife) experience.

21 Blooms Tattoo Studio, where Dylan has built his space, is a creative hub that includes Madison McCarver, whom I covered for Artists In Jackson earlier this year.

Recent Blog Posts

• Back-Home Blues: Exploring that feeling of “back to reality” after getting home from a stellar vacation.

• Ten Years: Jaime and I got away for a weekend to Douglas, Michigan.

• Sweating Summer: Shooting around the yard on a hot day.

Things I’m Into Lately

• Ali O’Keefe on choosing a day job over a “starving artist” lifestyle: “You’re allowed to choose stability. You’re allowed to make art and keep your benefits.” Amen.

• Returning from a big road trip, I found a lot of truth in Shaffer Nickel’s video on the slow decline of America's flavor and texture in roadside attractions.

• What do you really need in these strange times? An inspirational Skeletor.

If you want to follow all the Artists In Jackson 2 activities, like the Facebook page or follow me on Instagram.

I have a lot of photos to process from our two-week vacation in Nova Scotia and Maine. Look for those in the next edition.

Going anywhere fun this summer? Write back and let me know.

Take care,

Dave Lawrence