In a world where tattoo artists often build their identity around visibility, UNINKCORN (Instagram) chooses the opposite. Always masked and deliberately anonymous, he lets the work speak first, and loudly. What emerges from beneath the mask is a precise, thoughtful visual language shaped by fine lines, geometry, and an unmistakable reverence for Arabic lettering as art rather than text.
Before tattooing skin, UNINKCORN studied architecture, a background that continues to define his approach today. His designs carry the discipline of structure and balance, where every line feels intentional and every space considered. “Architecture taught me how to respect space,” he says. “A tattoo is not just about what you add, but what you leave untouched.” Much like architectural drawings, his tattoos are built rather than drawn, guided by proportion, flow, and negative space.
Fine lines are at the core of his practice. Clean, delicate, and controlled, they allow geometric shapes to breathe and evolve naturally with the body. Circles, grids, and linear forms appear frequently, but never feel cold or rigid. Instead, they adapt to curves and movement, echoing the way buildings respond to their surroundings. Each tattoo is custom-designed through close dialogue with the client, ensuring that no two pieces are ever repeated. “I don’t believe in templates,” he explains. “Every body has its own architecture.”
It is his Arabic lettering, however, that has become his most recognizable and sought-after signature. For UNINKCORN, Arabic letters exist far beyond their linguistic function. “The Arabic letter is art on its own,” he says. “When I look at it, I don’t see words, I see forms, balance, and endless room for creativity.” Rather than following traditional calligraphy rules, he reinterprets the script through a contemporary lens, allowing letters to stretch, interlock, dissolve into geometry, or transform into abstract compositions.
This approach resonates deeply with clients who are drawn to the cultural depth of Arabic script but seek something personal and unconventional. Many travel to work with him, trusting his vision to translate language and personal experiences into something intimate and visually striking. “People come to me with a feeling more than a phrase,” he notes. “My role is to turn that feeling into a design that lives with them.”
Based between destinations, UNINKCORN frequently works in Dubai, where his practice attracts a growing international audience. The city’s appreciation for art, design, and craftsmanship provides fertile ground for his evolving style. While Dubai remains a key location, he is open to travelling and collaborating across other countries, bringing his masked presence wherever the work calls him.
In an industry driven by visibility and trends, UNINKCORN remains intentionally unseen. “The mask creates distance,” he says. “It allows people to connect with the tattoo, not the tattooer.” His work lives quietly on skin, carrying stories, structures, and symbols that don’t need a face to be remembered.
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