BEN CLARKE
Benjamin Clarke, also known as "Tenderloin Television" or TLTV, was born in Manchester, UK and raised in Upstate NY. Currently residing in NYC since 2004, Ben spent a significant portion of his artistic journey in San Francisco, where he honed his unique style and creative voice.
During his time in San Francisco, Ben immersed himself in the art scene, building installations, showcasing his work in galleries, and painting murals. In 2018, he shifted his focus to tattooing, specializing in black traditional, ornamental, blackwork, and fineline styles. Exploring duality, his tattoo designs explore the juxtaposition of dark and light, infused with a psychedelic and spiritual twist.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Ben became a US citizen in 2019 and holds a degree in Illustration from Pratt Institute. His talent and contributions have been recognized by renowned publications such as Juxtapoz Magazine. Notably, he has also made significant contributions to the art community through his mural work for the "Koseli" Children's School in Nepal in collaboration with Pow!Wow!, as well as collaborations with Espolón and Adidas.
