Liminal Marks

Born and raised in France, I have spent most of my life immersed in its rich culture and thriving artistic landscape. My path to tattooing has been anything but linear. Having practiced various forms of art since childhood, I chose the path of tattooing, drawn by its ability to tell stories and move directly upon the skin. Yet it took me five years of introspection, experimentation, and perseverance before I held my first tattoo machine in 2015.

I began my career in the lively walk-in tattoo and piercing studio Biotek (Toulouse, FR), determined to learn as much as possible. I seized every opportunity to grow, participating in numerous conventions and guest spots in studios around the world. These experiences allowed me to refine my skills, explore a variety of styles, and build connections with talented peers who generously shared their knowledge. In 2018, a decisive opportunity arose: a residency at Dekalcomanu in Toulouse, France. Over six transformative years alongside Manu, I evolved my art while exploring the intricate techniques of blackout and mastering fine-tuned modifications of coil machines. This period not only consolidated my technical abilities but also allowed me to forge a singular artistic voice, freer and more porous to unseen worlds.

In 2023, I joined Montreal’s dynamic artistic community in Canada, becoming part of the Black Circle coven, a team of blackwork magicians with unique and innovative artistic signatures. This was a deeply transformative experience for me, artistically, spiritually, and personally. It marked a turning point. I found a space of freedom where marks regain their sacredness, where ink becomes a link between the intimate and the ritual. Two years in Canada rooted me differently: walking the land, immersing myself in forests, listening to the words of those I encountered along the way. Then came the return to Occitan lands: Toulouse, once more. Familiar, yet never the same. Today, I continue to allow myself to be transformed, to renew my gestures, to offer living, archaic tattoos, designed to resonate deeply with those who wear them.

Now back in Toulouse, I work in a private studio. @labrodancherie, alongside talented friends. Every tattoo I create is alive, archaic, and conceived to resonate profoundly with those who carry it. My journey continues to unfold, between exploration and transformation, and each encounter is an invitation to reinvent the magic of gesture and body. My voyage has only just begun, and I am eager to discover what the magic of the future holds.

I’ve always been fascinated by the roots of human history, the deep ones, residing in the soil and cave walls. I spent many years studying symbols, symbolism and archetypes throughout the world, aiming to identify and connect similar patterns in different cultures. The fact that those symbols inform our stories as humans and reveal some parts of our mysterious connections within the big web of life is, for me, an incredible source of awe and a sight to behold. Driven by the awareness that within the myriad differences of human cultures, there is a shared preoccupation with certain transcendental elements, I wanted to reflect this in my tattooing practice.

That led me to create, in 2019, what I named the “Primal Black” style. It joins the desire to offer modern, committed & healing rites of passage, with an anchor in our primordial archetypes.

For as long as I can remember, since early childhood, I’ve walked between worlds, navigating the delicate balance between realities, connecting the old and the new, and merging the seemingly superficial with profound spiritual truths. This duality has shaped not only my artistic expression but also my understanding of life itself.

My journey into spirituality began as a quest for deeper meaning. It led me to explore various practices that resonate with my soul. As a tarot reader, I discovered the power of symbols and intuition, learning to unlock insights hidden within the cards. This practice became a gateway, guiding me to further explore energy work. I trained as a magnetizer, channeling energy to promote healing and balance, and became a level 3 reiki practitioner, harnessing the universal life force to support others on their paths.

Eventually, my spiritual exploration brought me more than a decade ago to shamanism, a profound and primordial tradition that connects us to nature, ancestors, and the unseen realms. Through shamanic practices, I learned to journey between worlds, accessing wisdom and healing that transcends ordinary perception. This experience deepened my understanding of interconnectedness and the cyclical nature of life.

These explorations are woven into my work as a tattoo artist, where I blend my artistic vision with the spiritual significance of body art. Each tattoo is a sacred expression, a personal narrative that honors the journey of the individual and its lineage. I believe that tattooing is not just a form of art but a transformative experience, allowing a person to embody their stories and intentions. As I continue to walk this path, I am committed to fostering connections between art and spirituality, past and present, self and community. My work is a reflection of this journey, and I am excited to share it with others, inviting them to explore and heal their own depths along the way.