Tattoo
By Nicole Nakata
28 May 2009
For some, tattoos may be considered distasteful and a defilement of the body; but it is my opinion that tattoos can be exquisite art forms. They are permanent, signifying, in many cases, an important commitment. They are many times expressions of a person's inner thoughts, values, or commemorations of important events and people in their lives. Tattoos are in themselves art, from the hand of the tattooist, but also they represent the art of the body. For me, one of the most striking and beautiful things about tattoos are the ways in which they become one with the skin and body, they move with the person, age with them, and change with them. Although permanent, they are not stagnant.
These tattoo photographs were taken for a final project in a photography class. These images are mementos, captures of my friends and their personal, illustrative, and unique tattoos.
6 responses
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Julianna O'Brien gave props (28 May 2009):
i think this is beautiful...great job!
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Ina K° said (28 May 2009):
great essay...a fine selection! especially I love the side scroll: it's so subtle and oppositely curved as the body's shape! it rocks!
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Jacqueline Swim added a link (28 May 2009):
Hello, you may also enjoy this story about tattoos. (www.jpgmag.com)
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Rey mos gave props (28 May 2009):
It fascinates me sometimes but at the same time shocked about it! Nice story though...
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Staale Laastad said (28 May 2009):
This is a nice article, well written.
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Ebla Maleh gave props (29 May 2009):
given me a new perspective on tattoos :-)
