KORU Gallery is not just another tattoo studio in Los Angeles. It is a creative sanctuary where tattooing becomes a personal language — a way to express inner freedom, transformation, and identity. Every piece created here carries meaning, intention, and emotional depth. This philosophy has made KORU one of the most distinctive studios in the city, attracting clients who seek more than ink — they seek experience.
The studio was founded three years ago, in March, by tattoo artist and painter Pony Wave, whose signature style focuses on realistic florals and botanical compositions. What began as a personal artistic vision quickly evolved into a thriving creative collective. Today, KORU Gallery is home to a diverse team of highly skilled tattoo artists working across multiple styles — fine line, black-and-grey realism, color realism, ornamental tattooing, and custom abstract design.
Each artist brings their own voice, yet all share a commitment to craftsmanship, anatomy, and emotional storytelling. This versatility allows the studio to serve a wide range of clients while maintaining a consistent level of excellence.
In the summer of 2025, the studio entered a new chapter. Tattoo artist Yana Liner joined as a partner, and together with Pony Wave and the team, they introduced a rebrand — giving birth to the name KORU.
Koru symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, growth, and progress. Inspired by the unfurling fern frond, it represents the power of nature and the universe — a quiet reminder that transformation is constant. This philosophy is deeply embedded in the studio’s identity.
You feel it the moment you walk inside.
The space is filled with living plants, thoughtful design elements, and an atmosphere that feels both grounded and creative. Every corner reflects intention. KORU draws inspiration from nature, art, and human connection, creating an environment where clients can slow down, breathe, and fully engage in the creative process.
At KORU, tattoos are never rushed.
Consultations are personal and unhurried. Artists take time to understand each client’s story, energy, and vision. Designs are developed collaboratively, often blending symbolic imagery with abstract elements. Every tattoo is custom-made — not chosen from flash sheets, but created through dialogue and trust.
One of the studio’s defining strengths is its organic flow approach to tattoo placement. Rather than forcing symmetry or rigid layouts, artists study the body’s natural lines and movement. Tattoos follow muscle structure, posture, and anatomy, becoming part of the body’s architecture. The result is work that feels integrated rather than applied — designs that age beautifully and remain harmonious over time.
KORU is also known for its technically precise fine line work. While many studios offer delicate tattoos, few approach them with the same structural awareness. Line spacing, needle depth, and composition are carefully calculated to ensure longevity. Here, fine line is not a trend — it is engineered artistry.
Beyond tattooing, KORU Gallery functions as a multidisciplinary creative hub.
The team produces diverse visual content, hosts art classes, explores music projects, and collaborates across artistic fields. These activities exist alongside tattooing, not separate from it — feeding back into the studio’s creative energy. The vision extends far beyond being a tattoo shop.
KORU is building a platform where artists and clients alike can grow.
The team openly shares their ambition to expand into something larger — a space where creativity, self-expression, and community intersect. As they say themselves: “We are not just a tattoo studio. We are a creative family.”
From an industry perspective, KORU Gallery represents a new generation of tattoo spaces — places that prioritize anatomical understanding, emotional intelligence, technical mastery, custom design, and long-term quality over fast trends and viral aesthetics.
It operates more like a private art atelier than a conventional tattoo salon.
For collectors and professionals who understand tattooing as a lifelong investment, KORU offers something rare: thoughtful craftsmanship rooted in presence, intention, and evolution.
And in a city overflowing with studios, that quiet confidence is exactly what makes KORU stand apart.
Koru Gallery tattoo studio location: 6800 S Centinela Ave, Culver City, CA
