SHIFT Studio Flash Day

A tattoo studio. In a Museum. A New Zealand first? Probably. 

SHIFT Studio, part of SHIFT: Urban Art Takeover, is open for a second flash day on Sunday 19 March, offering the complete flash tattoo experience.

Tattoos are $250, which includes a ticket to see SHIFT: Urban Art Takeover, the Museum's blockbuster urban art exhibition, at your leisure.

First, check out the artists' flash sheets over on the SHIFT Studio Instagram (@shiftstudio2023). Then book your ticket, choosing the creator of your preferred design.

The three local artists for SHIFT Studio Flash Day have over 60 years combined experience in the industry. They are:

Mike Slade (@mikesladetattooist): Mike has been a staple of Christchurch tattooing for over 20 years and currently resides at Expression Tattoo in Merivale. He's best known for his Japanese-style art as well as his clean crisp script work.

Morks (@morks.tattoo): Morks started his tattoo career at 17 while still in the army and worked in the iconic Dig A Tattoo studio in Lincoln Road. Morks' style is bold and bright and focuses mainly on the traditional styles.

Mark Sender (@sendertattoos): Mark also has over 20 years' experience in the industry and has become world-renowned for making his own tattoo machines which are used by many artists, local and international, today. He currently resides at Absolution Tattoo and his art covers many different styles including traditional and black and grey work.