About me
Tattoo artist since 2007, based in Kassel since July 2024.
My passion for the art of tattooing began in 2007. Since 2011 I have been working professionally as a tattoo artist.
In 2015 I opened my own studio in Turkey, Çağdaş Al Tattoo Studio, where I worked as an artist for around ten years. During that time I took part in numerous national and international tattoo conventions and competitions. In 2019 I won second place at the Hildesheim Tattoo Convention in Germany.
Over the course of my career I have trained and mentored many aspiring tattoo artists. Many of them now run their own studios or work independently as tattoo artists.
In 2024 I also worked as a lecturer at the Akademi Dünyası training institute in Kadıköy, Istanbul, where I prepared numerous participants for the vocational qualification exam in tattoo art through theoretical and practical lessons.
In July 2024 I decided to move to Kassel, Germany, to develop further as an artist, gain new experiences and continue my art in an international environment. Since then I have been working here as an independent tattoo artist.
In Germany, too, I have successfully continued my artistic work and won awards at several competitions:
- 2019Hildesheim Tattoo Convention: 2nd place, Best of Small
- 2025Kassel Tattoo Convention: 2nd place, Best of Small Tattoo
- 2026Kassel Tattoo Convention: 1st place, Best of Small Realism
Alongside my work in Kassel, I also take on custom tattoo projects at various studios in Berlin, Göttingen, Bielefeld, Munich and Nuremberg.
Over the course of my career I have specialised in custom tattoo designs, small realism and realistic tattoos. It is important to me to develop a unique composition for every client – one that takes their personal ideas, their story and the anatomy of their body into account.
With 19 years of experience in tattooing, I have also built up extensive expertise in cover-up tattoos. Artistically redesigning and reworking older or flawed tattoos is one of my particular strengths. For me, transforming existing tattoos into new, harmonious works of art is a creative challenge.
Over the years, my artistic work and professional experience have also been featured in the media, including a TV report by the Turkish channel Kanal D and various street interviews, where I had the opportunity to talk about my art, my experience and the tattoo industry.
For October 2026 and further dates in 2027, I am planning to take part in international tattoo conventions and events in the USA, particularly in Los Angeles, Denver and New York.
For me, tattooing is not just a profession but an art form in its own right – a way to express my creativity and personality.
My goal is to keep developing my artistic skills, to discover new techniques and forms of creative expression, and to take my art to a higher level internationally.