Renan Kaktin Batista

RENAN KAKTIN BATISTA is an internationally recognized TATTOO ARTIST with over 18 years of experience, known for his large-scale tattoos, especially full-back and torso pieces. Specializing in NEOTRADITIONAL, NEOJAPANESE, NEOREALISM and ABSTRACT styles, Renan has built a distinct reputation within the tattoo industry by developing a unique and transformative philosophy towards the process. His work is not only a form of artistic EXPRESSION but serves as a medium for clients to connect with deeply personal aspects of their IDENTITY. Through carefully crafted designs, Renan enables his clients to wear art that acts as both a symbol of PROTECTION and a permanent REFLECTION of their inner journeys. From a young age, Renan was drawn to art and self-expression, a passion his family supported. Tattooing became a natural extension of his fascination with AUTHENTICITY and IDENTITY. Each tattoo Renan creates is a COLLABORATIVE effort between artist and client, designed to capture and communicate the client’s own ARCHETYPE. His process is centered on a personal consultation, during which Renan engages in deep conversation to uncover SYMBOLS that resonate with the client’s inner life. These symbols - often inspired by fauna, flora, or elements such as air, water, and fire - are then woven into his designs using a blend of neotraditional and neojapanese techniques. Renan’s process involves thoughtful preparation and attention to detail. Once a concept is formed, he takes time alone with the project, sometimes even replaying recordings of the initial consultation to deepen his understanding of the client’s VISION. This contemplative approach allows him to give a SOUL to each piece, letting it unfold organically through inspiration that often comes to him during quiet reflection. Renan’s commitment to AUTHENTICITY and PRECISION ensures that each tattoo reflects not only his ARTISTIC VISION but also the client’s PERSONAL STORY. This thoughtful approach adds an element of surprise and excitement, as clients only see the design for the first time on the day of their first tattoo session - a powerful moment when the ART is revealed and the CODE is finally HACKED into tattooing. Renan’s career spans some of Europe’s most prestigious tattoo studios. He worked at Sticks & Stones in Berlin from 2017 to 2020, collaborating in one of the world’s most famous neotraditional studios. Currently, he is a core member of Der Grimm in Berlin, Europe’s largest tattoo studio, where he contributes to the studio’s reputation for excellence and innovation in tattoo artistry. RENAN has been featured in numerous prestigious exhibitions and conventions worldwide. He has worked three consecutive years at LONDON TATTOO CONVENTION (2017, 2018, and 2019), a highly selective event known as one of the top tattoo conventions in the world. In 2022 and 2025, he worked at the PARIS TATTOO CONVENTION, also known as MONDIAL DU TATOUAGE. RENAN has also been a featured artist at THE ISLAND TATTOO CONNECTION in SRI LANKA (2022), an exclusive event bringing together top tattooists from around the world to create art while promoting environmental initiatives. The next tattoo convention will be the one and only GODS OF INK, in FRANKFURT, organized by the legend MIKI VIALETTO. In addition, Renan’s work has been featured in top publications, including Skin Deep Magazine (UK) in 2018, TätowierMagazin (Germany) in 2015, and Tattoo Art Magazine (Brazil) in 2013. He also contributed with “THE FLOATING WORLD,” to an innovative E-BOOK published by TATTOO LIFE MAGAZINE in 2018, one of Europe’s first tattoo-focused digital publications, curated by MIKI VIALETTO, the organizer of THE LONDON TATTOO CONVENTION. Renan’s commitment to his clients and his craft is unwavering, as he continues to expand his practice and explore the boundaries of tattoo artistry. Through his approach, RENAN has forged a path in tattooing that allows his clients to carry SYMBOLS of INNER STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, and SELF-DISCOVERY with them permanently. His work is a testament to the power of art as a vehicle for PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION. Each piece RENAN creates is a unique testament to his clients’ INNER JOURNEY, transformed into ENDURING ART that resonates far BEYOND THE SKIN!