BEST BLACK AND GREY [SMALL / LARGE]

BEST OLD SCHOOL

BEST OF THE DAY 1

BEST OF BLACKWORK / ORNAMENTAL [HIGHLIGHT STRONG / BOLD BLACK INK WORK / TRIBAL / GEOMETRIC DESIGN]

BEST OF JAPANESE / ORIENTAL

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BEST COLOUR [SMALL / LARGE]

BEST TRADITIONAL TATTOO WORK
[HAND TAP / TEBORI / SAK YANT / HAND POKE / etc..]

BEST OF THE DAY 3

Simon David is a veteran, multi-award-winning Malaysian tattoo artist and the founder of Electric Dreams Tattoo Collective 

Originally from Kuching, Sarawak, he has over 30 years of experience in the tattoo industry. He is widely recognized for his mastery of freehand tattooing and his dedication to keeping traditional Bornean hand-tapping tattoo art alive. 

Jim Losaria is an acclaimed veteran tattoo artist and the founder of Black Ink Industry Tattoo Studio in Sabah. 

Established in 2005, his studio is proudly recognized as one of the oldest tattoo familias in East Malaysia. Jim is highly celebrated for his top-tier custom artwork, spanning high-detail realism, large-scale Japanese work, and freehand designs. 

P' Pui (Pui Thai Art) is a master tattooist and the founder of Thai Art Tattoo Studio, located on the scenic island of Koh Tao, Thailand. 

Active in the industry since 1998, Pui is globally recognized for his breathtaking custom Thai temple art and large-scale, vibrant illustrative body art. He is also a respected international custom painter and author of globally published tattoo design sketchbooks. 

Sylvester Juli is an tattoo artist, cultural pioneer, and the founder of Kenarau Tattoo Studio & Piercing in Miri, Sarawak. 

Sylvester is a monumental community leader who founded the first-ever tattoo magazine written in the Iban language to promote indigenous art. He is the principal organizer behind the Miri International Tattoo Festival 2026 taking place this coming November 6, 7 & 8, 2026 at the Indoor Stadium Miri. The massive cultural convention will feature custom electric and traditional booths hosting elite artists from dozens of countries.