Of Turkish origin but working between Miami and New York, Ezgi dreams of opening her own studio. In the meantime, she continues to grow and improve as a tattoo artist.
Ezgi, all I know about you is that you are Turkish, originally from Istanbul and that you work between Miami and New York. Can you tell me the rest? How did you fall in love with tattoo art for example?
I’m 28 years old and I studied Russian Language. I was always into art, but since I never had any drawing background, I didn’t think I could actually do it. My friend Ali encouraged me to give it a shot and reminded me that with enough effort, I could make it.
Thanks to his support and lots of practice, here I am today.
You have a great realistic black-and-grey style that sometimes incorporates a touch of color. In this case, do you decide on the color insertion, or is it something that clients sometimes request?
Honestly, it’s a mix of both. Sometimes clients ask for a little color to make the piece more personal, and other times I suggest it. I love keeping everything mostly Black and Grey but also working with color helps me grow as an artist.
Do you think a great reference photo is enough to get a terrific Realistic tattoo or should you really know what you are getting tattooed in terms of reading, watching, listening, etc.? Do you think a great reference photo is enough to create a terrific realistic tattoo, or is it important to truly understand what you’re tattooing—through reading, watching, listening, etc.?
I think a great reference photo is super important, but it’s not everything. To create a really meaningful and powerful tattoo, I believe it’s essential to understand the subject – whether that’s by reading, watching, or listening. When I connect with what I’m tattooing, I can put so much more emotion and depth into it, and I think that makes a huge difference in the final result.
Would you like to travel through time? If so, which era would you visit, and who would you like to meet to ask them some questions?
Definitely! I’d love to travel back to the late 1500s to meet Caravaggio. His dramatic use of light and shadow has always fascinated me. I would love to ask Caravaggio about his vision and how he managed to bring so much raw emotion and intensity into his work.
Can you tell me exactly where you tattoo in New York and Miami?
I’m currently in Miami, but I’m planning a new chapter in New York. I feel really lucky to have the opportunity to work with amazing artists.
What kind of spring/summer 2025 do you expect? Will you travel a lot for guest spots and tattoo conventions?
I’d love to travel as a guest artist, explore new places, meet other artists and watch their work. I’m currently in talks with a few tattoo studios, the dates are not certain yet. I’ll be staying in New York until I settle into a routine.
If you had to set a challenge for yourself to overcome in a few years, what would you ask of yourself?
I’d challenge myself to become one of the strongest names in my style, constantly push my artistic limits, and open a private studio which fully reflects my vision.
And your last famous words are… ?
Trust your journey!
