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About Jacky Yang

With eight years of tattooing, I specialize in striking black and grey work characterized by bold contrast, dramatic shading, and significant visual impact. My tattoos frequently delve into expressive motifs, ranging from animals and mythic imagery to dark-toned portraiture. Each piece is meticulously crafted with precision and intent, resulting in artwork that is graphic, immersive, and unapologetically powerful.

Jacky tattooing

My journey

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2022 - 2023

Private studio

I started my own private studio with two other tattoo artists in Hong Kong. Mainly focused on Neo-Japanese tattoos.

2019 - 2021

Inks come skin

ICS was my second tattoo studio, based in Hong Kong. I spent two years developing my skills after I finished my apprenticeship.

2015 - 2017

HK Design Institute

I attended Hong Kong Design Institute as a fashion image student.

2017 - 2019

Freedom tattoo

My first studio, based in Hong Kong. This is where I started my tattoo apprenticeship, mentoring under Gabe Shun.

2023 - 2025

Sans Patrie

I moved to London and spent a few months guesting at different studios. I eventually joined Sans Patrie as a resident artist.

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