From Paper To skin
From Paper To skin
A Bit About Me
Say is a surrealist blackwork tattooist creating at Inkgenics Studio in Johannesburg. His work blends dreamlike imagery with stark contrast—merging the body and subconscious in a language of shadows. Symbolism is central to his art: eyes, mouths, masks, limbs, and sacred geometry are recurring motifs, representing duality, hidden emotion, spiritual tension, and transformation.
A visual storyteller at heart, Say draws from surrealism, metaphysical art, and subconscious archetypes. His tattoos often feel like visual riddles—bold, intimate, and evocative. Whether it's a face unraveling into flowers or a hand suspended mid-thought, each piece invites the viewer to question what is seen and unseen.
Completed Work
"To succeed in life you need three things:
a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone."
Reba McEntire