ink activations + adornments

ritual tattoo with gaia

machine + handpoke since 2014

permanent body art made with intention

gaia began her professional tattoo journey in 2014, completing her apprenticeship in Mumbai, India.

she currently works in Oakland, CA, specializing in fine-line, dotwork, abstract, mandala, ornamental, and sigil magick tattoos. gaia is currently seeking clients who would like larger and bolder work.

your prayers, embodied

tattooing is an ancient initiation rite, ecstatically endured and enjoyed across the globe since before the construct of civilization. it is a physical manifestation of prayer and intention: magical talismans placed upon the body in order to activate and fortify your holistic being.

bring forth your cosmic markings

to embody your unique expression

here and now.

meet the artist

a traveller at heart, gaia spent a decade+ meandering the inner and outer worlds, devoted to learning ancient practices of the heart and soul.

guided by her spiritual insight, tattooing naturally integrated her desire to work one-on-one to create magick, both meaningful and beautiful.

tattooing with intention, gaia aims to support you in your body art upgrade, to create a lifelong artwork that you will celebrate and cherish for the rest of your life.

transforming your ideas, vision, and prayers into a collection of symbols and ornamentation that both compliments your body, and enhances your inner fire.

tattooing as bhakti -devotional practice-

honoring the divine within

by adorning the body without.