Julie (Jules) has 30 years experience with ta moko and has been active as an artist for 40 years. Her post-graduate qualifications in third world development and maori visual arts uniquely positions her understanding of maori art as a cultural practice with the ability to heal trauma.

Jules has firm foundations within customary (traditional) maori techniques and design but as a progressive multimedia artist, is always challenging the development of ta moko.

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Lucas Vargas grew up in southern Brazil, and graduated in design at the Superior School of Publicity and Marketing (Brazil) in 2013. Lucas worked with art direction for six years and, in 2017, started his studies in tattoo art.

His tattoo style contemplates application of colors, blackwork and fineline.

Seth has over twenty years of experience in the tattoo industry, mastering the art of custom tattoo. He specialises in Japanese oriental, dot work, american traditional, realism and pop art.

Jordyn is a multi-disciplinary artist and Ringatā Mokowho has recently completed an apprenticeship under Tohunga Mark Kopua. 

He uri ia nō Te Tai Rāwhiti me Te Tai Tokerau.

Kaiwhetu is our newest tattooist, bringing a fresh perspective and energy to Art + Body. She has a background in carving and visual arts, she has some great ideas across a range of styles.

From bold blackwork to fine dotwork, send through your ideas for Kaiwhetu to turn into your next favorite tattoo!

Maka hails from Ngāti Ranginui and has the privilege of being a practicing tā moko artist in their hometown of Tauranga Moana.

Drawn to moko, he finds it a profound way to deepen their identity and connection to their own Māoritanga and whakapapa. 

Sofi is an illustrator from Argentina who finds inspiration in all aspects of nature and the mysteries of the universe. She aims to capture and weave the magic that she finds in the simplicity of nature into each of her designs: the movement of a flower, sunlight reflecting off of water, the energy around us.

Sofi has a great love for drawing and has always wanted to move into the world of tattoo. For her, its about experiencing that special moment when someone entrusts their skin for her to create upon.

Emily is an artist from the Waikato. With a background in body piercing, she has a long standing passion for art and body modification and is now furthering her skills with tattooing. Finding her inspiration in the natural world around us and combining it with the techniques of engraving and medieval art, she combines these to bring you unique and eye catching designs.

"I'm Jojo! I have been a body piercer for around two years, having started my journey in Mount Maunganui, and finishing my apprenticeship in Tasmania, Australia.

I am a caring and nerdy body piercer who aims to create a safe and comfortable environment where not only do you get that cool piercing, but you can feel relaxed and excited about it too."

As a visual artist she has an immense passion for everything related to pop culture. Her practice primarily involves investigating contemporary commercial art. She continuously seeks to enhance her illustrative style by experimenting with a diverse range of techniques and mediums.

Stormy Kara is from the Cook Islands and is based out of Pacific Ink's Kareha Art Studio in Tumutevarovaro (or more commonly known as Rarotonga). Stormy is an internationally travelling artist in the revitalization of Pacific Ta Tatau, educating those around her about ta tatau, ta moko and history of the Cook Islands.

Paolo works full-time as a Studio Creative in Advertising and has been in the industry for over 20 years. For a few years now, he's taken tattooing as his creative outlet and hopes to transition to it permanently (no pun intended) one day. He draws inspiration from his love of Japanese culture and American comic books from when he was younger, and is able to create cohesive pieces that are eye-catching.

Sunshine is a Fijian, Jewish, Nepalese, and Solomon Islander queer and neurodivergent handpoke tattooer and artist. They grew up in Vancouver, Canada, and are spending the summer working at Art + Body. ⁠