CEREMONIAL TATTOO

Cinematography by Marigold Media

Remembering an ancient way.

The art form of creating tattoos dates back more than 5,500 years. It was done by the ancient hand-poked techniques of carrying a small amount of ink (previously ash) under the skin by a hand held needle.

Vondove approaches this ancient craft inclusive of the ancient techniques, from an intentional and ceremonial angle. Ceremonial tattoo is the most integrated way of receiving a marking, where your entire being and internal world is considered in the process. You are held in an intimate 1:1 space - in a light-filled studio conducive for the holding of the body, ease of the mind and the subtlety of Spirit.

This is a powerful medicine of self development & creation. Vondove works in homage to remembering and re-igniting the old ways of this craft, ancestrally used in a shamanic format to create tattoos of protection, celebration, healing, belonging to self & tribe.

However honouring the medicine of tattoo, her work and process does not claim to belong to nor borrow from any particular lineage of shamanic tattooing. This is her own curated approach to hold this craft with the sanctity that it deserves, as well as that of the person receiving.

Ceremonial Tattoo with Vondove

  • Where are ceremonies based?

    Tattoo ceremonies take place in a private studio in outer Melbourne, Australia - upon sacred land also known as Naarm. With deep acknowledgment to the original people of this land - the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. (Note locations subject to change whilst on National Emergence Tour)

  • How can I book in?

    Tattoo books are currently open. If you would like book please to join her waitlist for ceremonial tattoo, please send a brief email through the contact form, or directly to

    vondove.tattoo@gmail.com.

    Note your full name, location, and a contact number/Instagram tag

  • I live abroad. How can I recieve?

    There are no current plans to bring ceremonies abroad at the moment. If you connect with Vondove’s work and would like to receive the art in tattoo form however, consider purchasing a ‘Tattoo Ticket’ via the online shop. This grants you permission to have a Vondove piece tattooed by a tattooist of your choosing.
    For international interest - you are welcome to express interest via email: vondove.tattoo@gmail.com