Martina Ekeberg is a mixed-media artist currently residing and creating in Tokyo, Japan. Her preferred mediums are painting and illustration, however, needlework plays a central role in her work, expressed through her embroidery designs as well as her expertise as a professional tattooer.

Born in Gävle, Sweden, Martina began pursuing studies in art, textiles, and design at the age of 16, with a particular focus on traditional crafts. She later expanded into drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics.

Influenced by her ancestral roots and extensive global travels, Martina brings the spirit of Nordic folk art and the myths of her homeland into her designs, while also referencing the cultures she has experienced first-hand - from the traditional weaving and beading practices of Borneo to the block printing and batik techniques of India. Inspiration often emerges through the visuals, poetry, songs, and books she encounters from other cultures, evoking familiar emotions that provide a way to venture deep within.