Gara is a South Korean artist working out of Lighthouse Tattoo in Seoul. His work is black and grey, dark in both composition and subject matter, often featuring skulls and skeletons, beasts, and weapons. Much of his work is surreal, creating tattoos that look 3D, and some very realistic looking pieces. He also draws influence from both Korean and Japanese art and style.

Full macabre chest piece with some Japanese influence in the flowers.

Realistic tiger head piece.

Grim looking Jesus Christ with crown of thorns.

Greek/Roman figure in statuesque format.

Skull king and snake in a regal pose.

Surreal skeleton figure trapped in a hand.

Skull with broken jaw and rose.

Praying Mary in robes with rose.

Skeletal praying hands.

Gara has clients from all over the world and is a highly sought after artist thanks in part to his ever growing Instagram following.

Knights armoured hand with beautiful detail.

Surreal skeleton bent to create a skull.

Webby knee and a big ol’ spider.

Surreal sea captain with his ship.

Realistic portrait in profile and black rose.

Plague doctor mask and skulls.

(Beautiful set of hands with skulls, webs, flowers, and snakes.)







If you are in South Korea, Gara is a must see artist.

Check out his work on Instagram at gara_tattooer