Julie (Jules) has 35 years experience with tā moko and has been active as an artist for 40 years. Her post-graduate qualifications in third world development and Māori visual arts uniquely position her understanding of ngā Toi Māori as a cultural practice with the ability to heal trauma.

Jules has firm foundations within customary Māori techniques and design, including uhi tools, but as a progressive multimedia artist she is always challenging the development of her art forms.

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Introducing Banko, an acclaimed, multi-style tattoo artist recognized for his elite technical precision and high-caliber custom designs. Currently a featured artist at our studio, Banko has solidified his reputation across the New Zealand ink community as a featured talent at major industry events like the NZ Tattoo & Art Festival. His career is defined by an uncompromising dedication to transforming complex personal stories into permanent visual masterpieces.

Kaiwhetu brings 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!

Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato

Te Moa is guided by tikanga and driven by kaupapa. Every moko he creates carries meaning, a reflection of whakapapa, identity, and the journey each person walks.

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.

Ness is a dedicated artist with an ethical and multi-style approach to the tattoo practice. His main styles are black and grey, illustrative and watercolors.
Currently as a guest artist in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui

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 of Māori and Samoan descent, raised in the beautiful Bay of Plenty — Tauranga, with my whānau based in Te Puna.

Drawing was my first passion, and I’ve always believed that being creative is one of my greatest purposes in life. My style is deeply influenced by my two cultures, expressed through the art I create. It keeps me grounded in Te Ao Māori and connected to my wider Polynesian heritage.

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.