Trash Polka is a tattoo style that originated in Würzburg, Germany, created by tattoo artists Simone Pfaff and Volker Merschky. The style is a combination of naturalistic, surrealistic, and photorealistic motifs with graphic elements such as large black areas, brush strokes, and geometric or abstract shapes. The tattoos are traditionally in black and red, but other colors can be used as well. The style is often cited for its use of color contrasts, such as complementary contrast, that create an optical effect. Trash Polka is a mixed media form of tattooing that is created with various, non-limited components. The designs incorporate heavy geometric elements, photo-realistic components, and sometimes even words to cover large surfaces of the body and tell a dramatic story. Trash Polka is meant to evoke brutality, passion, and aggressiveness, bringing together seemingly opposite elements to create a unique style that is aggressive, yet soft.