About the Artist

Sya® Anderson is a multidisciplinary artist and full-time tattooist known for her conceptual realism, fine line detail, and ornamental work—primarily in black and grey. Her designs are deeply influenced by her study of anthropology, spiritual symbolism, and zen philosophy, which bring a grounded intention to every piece she creates.

Before establishing herself in the tattoo world, Sya earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech & Language Pathology with studies in Gerontology and Sociology. Her fascination with the human experience—across ages, cultures, and states of consciousness—has shaped both her art and her approach to working with clients.

After graduating in 2013, she spent eight years performing at music festivals and on international cruises. During this time, she taught herself to draw, paint, and ultimately tattoo—developing a distinctive visual language that continues to evolve.

Since 2022, Sya has been tattooing full-time, offering custom work that feels more like an alchemical process than a mere procedure. She views tattooing as a powerful vehicle for transformation, crafting each piece to be as meaningful as it is beautiful.

June 2024 Electric Forest Festival

Featured Artist

Rothbury, MI

June 2023 Electric Forest

Featured Artist

Rothbury, MI

September 2022 

"Ritual"

Womenworks.Art

Poughkeepsie, NY 

September 2022 

ArtPrize

Grand Rapids, Michigan 

August 2022

"PRISMATIC"

Padzieski Gallery, Dearborn, MI

March 2019 

"Venus Group Exhibition"

La Bodega Gallery, San Diego

December 2018

"Found in the Underground II"

Tangent Gallery, Detroit 

November 2018 "Mixed Bag III" 

D-Surgence Studio, Detroit 

September 2018 "Perfect 10" 

La Bodega Gallery, San Diego 

March 2017 “Mixed Bag II,” 

D-Surgence Studio, Detroit

June 2016 “Annual Garden Party,” 

Detroit Artists Market, Detroit

October 2016 “21st Annual ArtWorks Detroit” 

Benefit for Matrix Human Services, Detroit 

June 2023-2024 Electric Forest Festival

Rothbury, MI

December 2022 Polish Ambassador

The Gallery Society

Tangent Gallery, Detroit 

August 2022 WEVOLVE

Mental Health Benefit

Spotlite, Detroit

August 2022 Barefoot and Free Yoga Festival 

Commerce, MI 

May 2022 Desert Hearts 

"Official Movement Pre-Party"

Detroit 

June 2018 Electric Forest Festival

Rothbury, MI

March 2018 Autograf “Caution: Live” Tour

 Detroit/New York City

April 2017 Soul Clap “Official Movement Pre-Party”

Kalamazoo, MI 

Private Collections in:

Detroit, MI

San Diego, CA

Los Angeles, CA

New York City, NY

Chicago, IL

Las Vegas, NV 

Denver, CO

Austin, TX

Charlotte, NC