About Alex Karman
Alex Karman was born and raised in Minnesota, where the flat horizons, long winters, and small-town grit shaped his worldview. Growing up, he wasn’t the kid who easily fit into tidy categories. While others followed predictable paths, Alex gravitated toward the unconventional — loud motorcycles, rebellious tattoos, and a lifestyle that valued freedom above conformity.
Minnesota’s mix of urban grit and rural toughness provided the perfect backdrop for his early identity. He learned the value of hard work in local shops and garages, picking up mechanical skills and a fascination for engines. At the same time, tattoo flash art on the walls of street shops captivated him, planting the seed for a future career in ink. What drew him in wasn’t just the artwork itself, but the culture: the camaraderie, the stories etched into skin, and the sense of belonging among outsiders who proudly wore their lives in permanent designs.
Sundays in his youth often revolved around the Minnesota Vikings. The team’s underdog spirit and ability to rally a devoted fanbase despite long seasons of grit and heartbreak resonated with him deeply. For Alex, cheering on the Vikings was less about wins and losses and more about loyalty — a value that would later define his artistry and brotherhood on the road.
