The Story of UG TATTOOS
Roots
Matias has always had a deep passion for the arts. From a young age he developed an obsession with learning as many art mediums as possible. He moved to Albany in 2017 determined to broaden his talents by pursuing a degree in Fine Arts from The University at Albany. Shortly after Graduating in 2022, Matias began a tattoo apprenticeship and had finally found his true passion in the art world, tattooing.
Philosophy
Matias believes that tattooing is the highest ranking level of art that exists, it is wearable art that lives, breathes and dies with you.
Awards
Matias is an apprentice at the award winning shop Kings Ransom Tattoo. Currently under his mentor, Thaddeus Katras. Matias also apprenticed At The Curly Wolf Tattoo Club under Ian Macintyre (2022-2024).He also received a bachelors degree in Fine arts from The University of Albany (2017-2022). Matias also had his artwork featured in Contemporary Art projects USA, exhibition in New York City (2021).
