Frankfurt Parliament

This tattoo was a special request from a client who wanted it placed on the knee. The theme was the Frankfurt Parliament and the stars of the European Union. For the design, we chose the architectural footprint of the building where the Frankfurt Parliament took place—now a church.

The building itself is unique, with an unusual architectural style that immediately stands out. I liked the idea of using the floor plan instead of a direct image—it feels more abstract, more symbolic, like carrying the foundation of that historical moment rather than just its surface.

The Frankfurt Parliament, held in 1848 at St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt, was the first freely elected assembly representing all of Germany. It was a key moment in German history—a bold attempt to create a unified, democratic constitution for the German states. The movement ultimately failed, but it remains a powerful symbol of the fight for democracy, freedom, and national identity.

The stars of the European Union add another layer, connecting this local, historic event to the wider European story—one still shaped by questions of unity, borders, and shared futures.

What I liked about this project was how a small, specific detail—like the footprint of a building—can quietly hold such big ideas: democracy, belonging, unfinished history.

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