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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.
My work finds its roots in the countries and cultures where my ancestors once lived. I draw strong inspiration from ancient Indonesian art, reflected in jewelry, wood carvings, and traditional batik patterns. My Surinamese heritage also plays an important role in my creative process. Suriname is a country rich in beauty and history, yet deeply marked by diaspora and colonization. Through this history, my ancestry traces back to Nigeria, where I find inspiration in traditional masks, symbolism, woodwork, and pottery.
Beyond cultural heritage, I am deeply inspired by human connection and the essence of our existence. Through my work, I explore simplicity and minimalism while preserving emotional depth. I aim to create pieces that resonate on a deeper, almost instinctive level — evoking feelings of memory, identity, and human connection.
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.
