Closeup of a black and grey tattoo by jai gilchrist of a dragonfly mandala
Closeup of a colour tattoo by Jai gilchrist of a woman with feathers in her hair
Closeup of a black and grey tattoo by Jai gilchrist of japanese patternwork
Closeup image of a healed colour tattoo by Jai Gilchrist of a blue woman with red hair and flowers
A closeup image of a woodcut style tattoo by jai gilchrist in black and red of a forest with a bear and butterflies

ART THAT LIVES

WITH THE BODY

Jai Gilchrist, international award winning tattooist based in Bathurst and Sydney, Australia

Jai Gilchrist – Award-Winning International Tattooist & Contemporary Artist

The human body is a dynamic medium. Jai’s art celebrates the body’s movement, and is designed to move and evolve with you.

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Jai Gilchrist is a highly experienced tattoo artist based in Bathurst, NSW, with regular guest spots at leading tattoo studios in Sydney and Melbourne. Known for her bold, large-scale work, Jai specialises in full sleeve tattoos, backpieces, and full-body designs.

Her portfolio spans a wide range of styles—including Japanese, Traditional, Realism, Linework, Blackwork, Neo-traditional, Fineline, and Geometric—but she’s best known for her unique black and red woodcut-inspired tattoos.

Whether you're after a striking statement piece or a deeply personal design, Jai’s custom tattoos are crafted to flow with the body and evolve with you over time.

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“Jai supported me from concept to ink and the results are fantastic and exactly what I wanted. The tattoo after care was really clear and the process of being tattooed was enjoyable.”

– Dan Gray

“From the minute you meet Jai you feel very welcome and at ease, she is an amazing tattoo artist and I always recommend her to anyone who asks where to go! She helps to make your ideas become real.”

– Lucy Henson

“Jai is incredibly skilled and creative both in design and in application”

– Josh Hazelwood

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