About

Wesley Haack

Wesley Haack is a California born-and-raised, transgender artist. With a B.S. in Biology and a background in natural history, Wes applies a technical eye to natural aesthetics.

Wesley Haack completed his tattoo apprenticeship in 2022 and is a full-time tattoo artist at Diving Swallow Tattoo in Oakland. Wes prioritizes physical and emotional safety in his tattoo practice, intentionally creating a safe space for gender-variant, neurodivergent, disabled and other marginalized clients.

In addition to tattooing, Wesley Haack is a printmaker, filmmaker and taxidermist. Most recently, Wes debuted his art film, ROADKILL, at Crisis Club Gallery and donated his woodblock print, We Will Not Forget You, Tony McDade, to the permanent collection at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, WI.

 

Info

Oakland, CA

IG: whaackart

patreon.com/Haack

 Whaackart@gmail.com