Kerstin Tristan, a 56-year-old grandmother from Germany, has undergone a remarkable transformation through tattoos, investing £25,000 in creating a unique canvas on her body. Her inked tapestry includes vibrant roses adorning her legs and leopard print designs on her shoulders.

Alongside her physical transformation, Kerstin’s perspective on her body has also evolved. She has amassed over 195,000 Instagram followers, many of whom praise her as a “beautiful work of art.”

Kerstin’s deep connection to her tattoos is palpable in her statement: “When I look at myself in the mirror, I see a beautiful meadow full of flowers that one has to love.” Despite previously disliking tattoos a decade ago, her journey of self-discovery and self-expression led her to embrace body art as a form of self-acceptance and empowerment.