From individual spaces to entire worlds.

Black lines, architecture and figures. Valentin’s work ranges from individual motifs to full backpieces.

Healed backpiece with architecture, figures and skeletons by Valentin Tatau — Valentin Tatau · Architecture & figures
Healed backpiece

Castle tattoo with towers and a staircase on the leg by Valentin Tatau — Valentin Tatau · Themed designs
Castle design on the leg

Large Karajishi lion backpiece with a flowing mane — Valentin Tatau · Japanese influences
Karajishi backpiece

THE WORK

A fresh look at familiar images.

Buildings, staircases, figures and Japanese imagery meet in Valentin’s designs.

Some pieces create an entire space on the body. Others focus on a single figure or object. Clear outlines and considered contrasts connect these different motifs.

Bring an initial idea, a preferred placement or a design that speaks to you. Small pieces are just as welcome as larger projects. Drawing and placement are developed together.

Enquire with Valentin ↗vtatauierung@gmail.com

Hannya mask made from stitched paper and fabric, with red leaves

ART / WHAT REMAINS

What remains becomes something new.

The Hannya mask brings together paper offcuts, fabric scraps and experiments from other projects. Different surfaces and materials are stitched together into a new figure.

These works offer another way into Valentin’s visual world. Drawing, materials and handwork connect his projects on paper, fabric and skin.

See the project ↗

Starting a backpiece

You can start with a direction you like, or simply with the decision to get a backpiece. Read how Valentin plans a backpiece with you, from the first conversation to trying the drawing against your back.