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My name is Luna Broeke, a tattoo artist from the Netherlands. My roots, however, extend beyond the Netherlands to Indonesia, the Moluccas, and Suriname. I have always felt a deep connection to my ancestry. Having come to the Netherlands by boat in the last century, my father raised us with the Indonesian and Moluccan culture. Traveling to Suriname and Indonesia at a young age, the early exposure to where my ancestors have lived sparked my interest in cultural heritage. This had lead me to study Cultural Anthropology at university to gain a deeper understanding of how culture shapes one’s sense of self and (my) identity. Art has always been an essential part of this exploration.
Over the years, I have learned that expressing ourselves through art allows us to share our beliefs, culture, dreams, struggles and cherished memories. Tattoos, in particular, offer a unique way to take ownership of our bodies and convey what words often cannot. For me, tattooing is more than just art—it is a ritual in which both I and the person receiving the tattoo consciously participate. Through tattooing and expressing myself by decorating my own body, I have grown more connected to who I am; I am grateful to guide others toward a deeper connection with their own bodies.
