Tool for seeking the self
Tattoos have been around for years, however, Millennials are getting more body ink than any generation. Known for being the trophy generation who are notoriously criticized for forging their distinctive lifestyle and having commitment issues, Millennials are swiftly redefining are norms. Most young people have struggled at some point with figuring out who they might be but millennials who “lack loyalty” are committing to tattoos not only to express their identity non-verbally but also to help define it. Millennials are relying on tattoos as a way to establish of who they actually are and nothing better than permanent body ink reminds one of who they are choosing to be. Now, more than ever before we are living in a world that is so chaotic we are constantly trying to redefine ourselves and recreating ourselves both online and in real life. We continue to be struck by rapid and unpredictable change such as …show more content…
More than just prints on their skins, they are part of an ongoing tale of their personal growth and identity. What makes them so meaningful is the time, patience, and pain that is sacrificed in the process of getting a tattoo. People can chart the timeline of their personal growth from the beginning to the end by just looking at the ink on their skin.
A Millennial’s life cycle is far from the traditional model, they are easily bored and aggressively seeking growth. In a fragmented world, people’s interests vary across several markets. Tattoos are more than just ink, it’s a compelling story, a history of thy self, and a form of commitment to one’s true identity. In the digital age, it’s a form of non-verbal expression, a visual masterpiece needled together on human flesh, a way to prove to others and themselves that the modernizing new world is no match for them.
A form of inked perfection, tattoos are considered to be a manifestation of one’s true
Tattoos have been around for years, however, Millennials are getting more body ink than any generation. Known for being the trophy generation who are notoriously criticized for forging their distinctive lifestyle and having commitment issues, Millennials are swiftly redefining are norms. Most young people have struggled at some point with figuring out who they might be but millennials who “lack loyalty” are committing to tattoos not only to express their identity non-verbally but also to help define it. Millennials are relying on tattoos as a way to establish of who they actually are and nothing better than permanent body ink reminds one of who they are choosing to be. Now, more than ever before we are living in a world that is so chaotic we are constantly trying to redefine ourselves and recreating ourselves both online and in real life. We continue to be struck by rapid and unpredictable change such as …show more content…
More than just prints on their skins, they are part of an ongoing tale of their personal growth and identity. What makes them so meaningful is the time, patience, and pain that is sacrificed in the process of getting a tattoo. People can chart the timeline of their personal growth from the beginning to the end by just looking at the ink on their skin.
A Millennial’s life cycle is far from the traditional model, they are easily bored and aggressively seeking growth. In a fragmented world, people’s interests vary across several markets. Tattoos are more than just ink, it’s a compelling story, a history of thy self, and a form of commitment to one’s true identity. In the digital age, it’s a form of non-verbal expression, a visual masterpiece needled together on human flesh, a way to prove to others and themselves that the modernizing new world is no match for them.
A form of inked perfection, tattoos are considered to be a manifestation of one’s true