THE CHAMBER / BERLIN WEDDING
Blackwork tattoos in Berlin Wedding
Botanical detail, graphic shapes and darker image worlds. Explore the different ways our artists work with black ink.
Discuss a blackwork tattoo →Blackwork is a starting point for finding an artist, not one fixed look. At The Chamber, Camilla Skogsrå’s woodland forms sit alongside Fako Orat’s graphic approach and Jekie’s mystical imagery. The amount of black, the texture and the open space can create very different impressions.
Look for the artist whose work interests you across several subjects. A flower or an animal can take on a different character through each person’s drawing.
Camilla Skogsrå · dark nature and botanical detail
Camilla’s main blackwork portfolio brings branches, animal forms and woodland imagery together through texture and contrast. In her blackberry piece, shaded fruit and leaves sit beside fine stems and a small web. Open skin gives those details room.
Her main account is @camilla.skogsra. Her fine line work at @mill.lines is another part of the same artist’s practice. You can point to examples from both when discussing an idea.
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Fako Orat / Fabian · graphic and contemporary
Fako Orat’s practice brings graphic and Roman references into contemporary blackwork. Look at the contrast, the arrangement of shapes and the way an image sits on the body when choosing examples for an enquiry.
You can begin with a motif or with a visual direction from the portfolio. Explain what draws you to it and leave room for the artist’s own design.
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Jekie · mystical imagery and contrasting structures
Jekie’s work connects mystical subjects and post-internet influences. Our visual reading of the backpiece shown in the portrait is of fine repeated marks set against dense dark passages and animal figures.
The individual composition matters more than the label alone. Explore the portrait and portfolio to find specific examples of the atmosphere and structure you want to discuss.
Explore the artist and their work →
Finding the right approach to black ink
Black traditional tattooing is another direction within the studio. Explore Twein and the traditional artists if bold standalone motifs and original flash are what you are looking for.
For a darker botanical image, start with Camilla; for other graphic or mystical approaches, compare Fako and Jekie. These are useful routes through their portfolios, not limits on every project they can discuss.
Send the idea, body placement and approximate dimensions. If you are unsure how small the details can go, read our guide to scale and detail before deciding on a final size.
BEFORE YOUR ENQUIRY
Your questions.
Is blackwork always a large solid-black tattoo?
The portfolios here include line, shading, texture and open skin as well as darker passages. Choose the actual work you connect with rather than relying on the category alone.
Is Camilla’s blackwork separate from her fine line work?
They are two portfolios by the same resident. Her main blackwork account is @camilla.skogsra; her dedicated fine line account is @mill.lines.
How do I enquire about blackwork in Wedding?
Send your idea, placement, approximate size and examples from the artist’s portfolio. If you are unsure who fits, ask the studio for guidance. Arrange your appointment before visiting.
Discuss a blackwork tattoo.
Idea or reference · Body placement · Approximate size · Preferred dates
Reinickendorfer Straße 18a, 13347 Berlin Wedding. Please arrange your visit in advance.