Body art

something of value – a dead or living person and religious views, or to express individuality. A lot of people tend to believe that this type of body modification will distinguish them from the crowd. However, using your face and neck to do that is not only judged by society but it…

IPhone, Washington DC, and so on; in contrast, there are also some artifacts encountering controversies and prejudice. Tattoos, the art of hot needle under the skin, used to be considered as a social deviance in American society. However, although starting as an underground movement against the mainstream culture, this body art has thrived and proven itself as an iconic art for many generations of Americans. Tattooing has existed for hundreds of years, and its influence still…

Tattoos and body piercings come in different shapes and sizes, from the delicate to the extreme. What is the obsession with tattoos and body piercings and why do people insist on having them done? Do people just do these gestures without knowing the pros, cons and the statistics of people who get an infection or die from tattoos and body piercing? Everyone has the ability to find this knowledge and utilize this knowledge and make a choice whether to have the tattoo or piercing done. People…

your true beauty! The human body was not made for more holes and protruding metal. Do you even realize or think about how those will look when you’re older? You want to work in that kind of industry? That occupation is nothing but an absolute dead end.” Some pessimists may have this opinion in the matter of their beliefs toward the tattoo industry. In general, it is known the body modification industry is not favorable, but is not illegal and still present evidently. Body piercers and tattoo…

Tattoos are a controversial subject when it comes to the employer, fellow employees, and EEOC. Just because one believes they have the freedom to do as they want with their bodies does not mean it belongs in the workplace. Tattoos have been around for thousands of years widely used in Indian ceremony’s, then seen as a rebellious act by criminals and rebels around the 1800 to 1900’s, all up to today where it is more widely accepted by most. Per Pew Research Survey, 23 percent of all Americans…

Shenanigans Tattoo: A Refreshing Twist of a Tattoo Parlor Like others, I had a complete mock up of what I thought a tattoo parlor would be envisioned in my mind. Provocative art work would cover every inch of the walls, floors concealed with dirt, and unsanitary couches as well as chipped paint that looked like it had been there since the dawn of time. I was reluctant, to say the least, that I could be wrong about this stereotype as well as the stereotypes that follow the men and women that work…

to the idea of getting tattoos or piercings. Actually, about 40% of American adults have at least one tattoo, while 60% of American adults have either one piercing or more. Tattoos and piercings aren’t only a trend or style, but they are a form of art, a way of expression and another way to express your identity. Many employers think that people with tattoos/piercings not only look unprofessional, but they also give a bad representation of their businesses. However, people with tattoos and/or…

color, location, size, and price, but are in no means an act of impulse. Tattoos are used as a form of expression when words are just simply not enough because when your words fail you, you still have art to turn to. It takes courage to deal with the long process of getting a tattoo inked onto your body. Having a needle, or several needles depending on if it is a color tattoo, sticking into your skin over and over again just for one line and repeating for hours until the picture is done is not a…

irezumi artist is not only hard to find, but very expensive and time consuming. Most western tattoo artist will charge couple hundred to almost thousand dollars per hour depending on the difficulty of the tattoo. A traditional irezumi, which is a full body suit, can take up to five years and cost up to $30,000. Unlike western tattoos, traditional irezumi artists tend to go back and forth on the customer's idea on what they would like to do and also have the right to refuse an offer. Lastly,…

In the modern time of 2015, it is not uncommon to see people with neck, sleeve, or hand tattoos. It has become acceptable as “normal” in our society. However it is uncommon to see people in professional work places with these kinds of visible tattoos. You don’t normally see bankers/ accountant, doctors, or dentist with visible tattoos on their arms, neck, or hands. Why is it uncommon? It is because it is not normal. For a professional job, you should look professional. It is also banned/…