ZANDAKA ARTISTS

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Nayte ‘foo’

From boxing gyms and graffiti culture to Japanese tattooing, hip hop philosophy and building shops in secret, Nate talks the mindset behind Zandaka and the vision of creating a cultural hub built for Melbourne.

JAPANESE - HIP HOP/STREET - CUSTOM
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Taaj

“It was always going to be tattooing.”
From Phillip Island to Melbourne street culture, Taaj talks graf influence, hip hop, custom designs and building something real at Zandaka.

TRADITIONAL • BLACKWORK • CUSTOM
JAPANESE • ILLUSTRATIVE • BLACKWORK 

tika

Tattooing was always part of the plan. Inspired by her brother's apprenticeship, Tika blends Traditional Japanese tattooing with influences from cars, alternative fashion, music and Japanese culture.

hannah

From sketchbooks and painting during lockdowns to chasing an apprenticeship for over two years, Hannah brings a calm artistic energy to Zandaka. Inspired by nature, animals and long hours drawing with her grandpa, this is a look into the mindset behind her work.

FINE LINE • ORNAMENTAL • BLACK & GREY

jedd

From comic books and underground comix to graffiti, skate culture and endless hours drawing, Jedd is the apprentice at Zandaka with an obsession for learning. This is a look into the mindset of an artist finding his own path.

APPRENTICE - TRADITIONAL