Gregory N. Williams, also known by his Haida name K’aajuu G’aaya, is a distinguished Haida artist from Haida Gwaii. As the founder of Haida Ink located in Skidegate, BC, he proudly carries the legacy of his Skedans Clan into modern expression. Gregory is a guest artist at DivineInk in Oliver, BC, for a limited engagement. With over a decade of professional tattooing experience, Gregory specializes in traditional Haida formline, black-and-grey realism, and is skilled in both hand-poke and machine techniques. Beyond tattooing, he is also an accomplished jeweller working with silver, gold, and copper, and has studied guitar building and inlay work. Gregory views his art as a profound bridge, allowing people to connect with culture, personal history, identity, and healing, articulating that he sees tattooing as ‘tattooing a part of a person’s soul into their skin, to be shared with the world.’ His work beautifully honors Indigenous tradition while embracing contemporary techniques and artistic expression.
