Germ (Flack) is a non-binary tattooer, artist, zinemaker and musician originally from Brighton in the UK, living in Naarm/Melbourne on Wurundjeri land since 2007. After studying Illustration in the UK and Animation at RMIT Melbourne, Germ made a career as a painter and zinemaker. They moved towards a tattoo practice in 2015, and joined Crucible Tattoo Co in 2018. Germ is a DIY publishing enthusiast and ex- Sticky Institute and Pink Ember Studio volunteer.

Their work features bright blended colours and cute weird animals; exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, gender, mental health, queerness, self-discovery, and coming to terms with the concept of existing as a human.  Their practice is devoted to helping their clients access the healing and transformative power that is possible within tattooing. Their work is a celebration of colour and joy, with a focus on reclamation of the body and decorating our transient vessels with our identities. Germ's work is inspired by zines, punk and underground culture, the weirdness of nature, the internet, memes, and queer culture.

instagram: @germ.online