I am a tattoo artist from Switzerland, deeply rooted in drawing, painting, and a wide range of crafts from an early age. My introduction to tattooing began in the 1990s, when my father took me to local conventions such as Lausanne and Alchemy Tattoo in Martigny. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for the art of tattooing.

In 2008, I started my apprenticeship the old way with Sylvain Liengme, where I learned every aspect of the craft, from strict hygiene and sterilisation processes to the artistic and technical foundations of tattooing. After four years in the studio, I moved to Fribourg and opened Noir Tattoo, which quickly became a respected name in the local tattoo scene.

Over the years, I have participated in numerous tattoo conventions, including Geneva, Montreux, Metz, Strasbourg, and Arlon. I have also traveled extensively, tattooing in France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Mexico, building strong connections with many international artists and friends along the way.

After 13 years in Fribourg, working with a wide variety of people, I decided in 2025 to pass the studio on to my longtime friend and coworker Themo. I then moved to Switzerland’s capital, Bern, where I joined the team at Earth Tattoo. I continue to work regularly in Fribourg, as well as in Zürich at Secret Circle, a small private studio shared with Caspar Wolff and Stella Echo.

Coming from the punk, skateboarding, and alternative scenes, I strongly believe in putting passion before fashion and people before profit. I enjoy tattooing projects of all sizes and approach every piece with the same care and dedication. My main focus lies in neotraditional, traditional, blackwork, and heavy blackwork, while always staying open to new ideas and challenges.

Driven by an endless need to learn, I constantly seek to expand my knowledge in tattooing, drawing, and visual arts. Outside of tattooing, I perform as a vocalist in the sludge band Reaptile, paint with various mediums (both related and unrelated to tattooing), take care of my plants, and enjoy cooking vegan food.

Looking forward for our next session.

Fréd