Conceptual tattoo in Zurich

When the motif only takes shape in conversation

Conceptual work does not start with a picture but with something you have to tell. A date, a decision, a person, a stretch of life. Out of the conversation comes a form, and the form is often not what was in anyone's head at the start.

There are twelve works on this page, the smallest of the four directions. That follows from the nature of it: they need the most lead time.

How such a design comes about

First we talk, without drawing anything. I ask what has to stay and what is decoration. Then comes a first draft, usually deliberately too much, so that we can cut together. Leaving things out is the more important part of this work.

Expect more time than for a motif that is already settled. That is what the deposit is for: it covers the consultation and the design work, not just holding the date.

Cover-ups often belong here

When an existing tattoo is meant to disappear, the task is rarely a motif but a solution. Send me a photo of the area and I will see what is possible. Not every tattoo can be fully covered — that depends on the size, colour and style of the existing one. Cover-ups usually need more area than the original and are priced accordingly.

How it works

After you send the form I get back to you within 48 hours. We talk through your idea, set a date, and a deposit secures it. It counts towards the final price. Then your design takes shape, and you see it at every stage — sketch, adjustment, final version. If you need to move the appointment, one free reschedule is fine as long as you tell me at least seven days ahead.

Prices

Price depends on size, level of detail and placement. In Zurich small pieces start at CHF 200, a full-day session runs between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000. Prices can differ during guest spots. You get an exact quote after we have talked about your idea — not before, because any honest figure needs to know the size and the spot on the body.

Studio and guest spots

I tattoo at Zky Labs, Bäckerstrasse 40 in 8004 Zurich, Monday to Saturday between 10am and 8pm. The studio sits in Kreis 4, a few minutes from the main station. Outside Zurich I am in Munich regularly, in Amsterdam and Warsaw less often. I keep a list for guest spots: tell me which city you would like to sit in and I will come back with dates.