Cihan
Pöhrenk

I grew up surrounded by art. In Adana, Turkey, my earliest memories are of watching my father paint, sculpt, and create. I was fascinated not only by what he made, but by the decisions behind every brushstroke — why one color was chosen, why one line existed, why one shape felt complete.

Art was not something I discovered later in life. It was the language I grew up speaking.

My first encounter with tattooing came through travelers I saw on the beaches of Turkey. Their tattoos were different from anything I had known — not simple marks, but detailed compositions that carried identity, memory, and emotion. I understood then that skin could become a canvas. That idea stayed with me.

Over two decades later, tattooing has become my way of exploring the relationship between art and the human experience. My background in fine arts and design shaped my understanding of composition, structure, and balance. My journey through different cultures and studios shaped my understanding of people, stories, and the deeper meaning behind each tattoo.

No style is my style.

Every idea requires its own language. The style is only the tool — the story is what gives the piece meaning.

A tattoo is not simply an image placed on skin. It is a memory. A transformation. A personal symbol. A moment captured permanently. The most meaningful part of my work is the connection created between artist and client — the conversations, the trust, and the process of turning an invisible idea into something tangible.

My inspiration comes from many places — painting, electronic music, mountain biking, travel, museums, nature, and the endless variety of human experiences. Life itself is a collection of stories. Tattooing is my way of preserving them.