🎭 NAM: ink, attitude, and zero posturing
🇮🇱 From Be'er Sheva, Israel, with the soul of a gallery
NAMwhose real name is Noam Shukrun, was born in Be'er Sheva and has developed his own style that combines realism and abstraction in a unique way. Far from the noise of social media and digital posturing, he prefers to speak in ink and let his art speak for itself.
🖤 A style born from emotions
NAM does not tattoo for fashion, but for emotional connectionHis creative process begins by listening to the client, understanding their story, and visualizing the core emotion he wants to convey. Each tattoo is an exercise in introspection, sensitivity, and contrast. His quote sums it up: “If there is no emotion, there is no tattoo”.
✍️ Realism with soul, abstraction with purpose
He combines a realistic main element with minimalist abstract strokes, always seeking balance between the body, design, and intention. He works from observation, silence, and intuition. His style is direct, raw, and unfiltered... just like himself.
🤝 Healing Ink and tattoos that heal
NAM has participated in events such as Healing Ink, tattooing people with emotional trauma or PTSD. For him, these experiences have been both impactful and revelatory, reinforcing his vision of tattooing as a tool for transformation and healing.
🚫 Social media, yes… but in its own way
Although he has an online presence, NAM has chosen not to play the "like game." Word of mouth has always been his primary means of dissemination, and he prefers to focus on his art. "I choose not to be active. I prefer to let the art speak and focus on evolving."
🎨 Beyond tattoos: exhibitions and projects
NAM has exhibited his work in galleries, such as in his solo show Anonymous, focused on rejection and identity. He also wants to explore other artistic avenues such as music, painting or fashion in the coming years. Tattooing is just one part of a much larger vision.
📖 Want to read the full interview?
Don't miss the full interview with NAM in our August 2025 issue. You can read it by clicking here:
Leave your comment