Chicago’s iconic Wicker Park neighborhood may lose one of its most recognizable landmarks – Metamorph Tattoo Studios. The establishment, which has shaped the local tattoo scene for 21 years, is now in a critical state. Studio owner Derek Mullins, who has dedicated over thirty years of his life to the industry, was forced to launch a fundraising campaign to save his creation from eviction and permanent closure. The situation surrounding Metamorph Tattoo has become a stark indicator of the global challenges facing contemporary tattoo culture amidst a changing economy.