RAIARII BAMBRIDGE

Initially destined for a career in mountain biking, Raiarii’s career path was turned upside down by an accident that eventually led him to drawing.

Passionate and self-taught, he took up tattooing in 2014. The following year, he joined a Polynesian salon in Paris, where he stayed for a year. He then travelled around France for two years.

In 2021, Raiarii decided to settle permanently in Tahiti. A nature lover, he draws his inspiration and creativity from the tropical landscapes of Polynesian valleys and mountains.

Driven by a desire to reconnect with his culture, he took up Ori Tahiti dance and immersed himself in traditional tattooing. Seeking to perpetuate ancestral motifs and the art of Polynesian tattooing, he chose to specialize in these motifs, contributing to the development of this ancestral art.