Memphis Mori

Memphis Mori is the founder of House of GRIM Tattoo, Piercing & Removal in Hamilton, Ontario. As the visionary behind this queer woman-owned and operated studio, she has cultivated a space renowned for its premium services, award-winning resident and guest artists, and an unwavering commitment to high-quality artistry and superior client experience. Under her leadership, House of GRIM stands out as a safer, ethical, and human-centered studio, offering vegan tattooing and ensuring accessibility. Mori is also a driving force behind the studio’s impactful harm-reduction initiatives, notably overseeing the program that provides free tattoo removal for hate, gang, prison, and human-trafficking-related tattoos. Her dedication extends to educating clients, as evidenced by her contributions to the studio’s blog, which covers topics ranging from tattoo aftercare to advanced laser removal technology and studio insights.