This is where I work now.
A private space built for long-form, intentional tattooing.
Jade Cicada holds the practical side: location, calendar, and bookings.
This site holds the invitation.
About the Practice
Tattooing as threshold. As witness. As the mark left when something changes.
The Work
This isn't about decoration. It's about marking what's true.
I work with a small number of people each year. Some come with a body of work that feels scattered or unfinished. Some arrive with almost bare skin and a sense that their life is shifting underfoot.
Either way, the work is slow, conversational, and grounded in presence.
Philosophy
Every symbol has a story. Every line holds meaning. Tattooing becomes a way of listening, then marking what is true.
I believe in the power of ritual, in creating space for transformation, and in honoring the body as a living text. Each piece is created with intention, developed through deep consultation, and executed with care.
This is not fast work. But it is meaningful work.
Training & Background
Bachelor of Visual Arts and Graphic Design (ACU). Apprenticed in traditional and contemporary techniques. Studied symbolism, mythology, and sacred geometry.
Based in Brisbane, working from Jade Cicada Studio, a private space designed for intentional, long-form tattooing.
JADE CICADA
Jade Cicada, Brisbane, Australia
About
I've been tattooing for nearly two decades. What began as custom work evolved into therapeutic recounts, then into the long-form narrative pieces I create today.
My focus now is continuity.
The continuity of your story.
The continuity of presence.
And the continuity of the unseen patterns that mark a life.
If something in you is already moving, we can begin there.
Work With Me
If this approach resonates, I'd love to hear from you. Every collaboration begins with a conversation.
Get in Touch