I'm afraid not.
The reason is because not only the pain, but also the meaning is too strong for me.
Painting on skin has magical meaning from the far past.
"Shifting Sands" exhibition has theme of these magical, traditional folkloric rituals especially from harvest festivals in Sussex to Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.
This exhibition is held by two artists. One of them, Dr. Lakra is an artist and tattooist live in Oaxaca, Mexico.
"The drawings and imagery he uses to embellish his objects and images are taken from the traditions of tattoo culture; sex, death, family and religion."(Modern Art Oxford page)
This exhibition represents how people think about community, culture and their life.
I think this is relate to cultural heritage, which I learnt last week.
Why don't we go to the Modern Art Oxford?
There are wonderful artworks which contain human fundamental emotion.
Shifting Sands: Hybrid Rituals & Symbols in Contemporary Culture Project Space / 23 May — 12 July 2015
Next, I recommend to go to this gallery , too.
The Funky Art Gallery sells urban art globally.
Are you interested in the name of this gallery?
"We travel all over the world with our Urban Artists it might be that we will be near you soon. To receive Collector and Private View invitations to our events, please signup to our mailing list or drop us an email. The Funky Art Gallery has exhibited before in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Oxford, Cotswolds, Vienna and is heading to Tokyo and Moscow next year. Funky goes around the world! Find out where you can see our cool artwork in real-life next."( The Funky Art Gallery page)
I think the theme of this picture is advertisement. Almost all things in the room filled by advertiser. Women's face is like applying a face pack. The picture tell us this world is made by advertisement.
It is interesting that there are eyes right of the picture!
It is like advertise watch us carefully like reading magazine.
The reason why I recommend to go there is because this gallery show picture for sell.
You can by these works online. For example, "Reads me" by Fillipo ioco held £1950.
It is good experience what is sold and who sell artworks today.
Funky goes around the world!!!
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, all creators should learn about the market where their work are bought or sold.
Good recommendation! Midori!!
It sounds very mysterious that you said the tattoo is "the painting on the skin".And I am also agree with that since people usually got the tattoo for remember something meaningful to them.I believe you will find some interesting ideas in the exhibition.
ReplyDeleteClear explanation which display some metaphor in there works.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion,tattoo is not just a images.
For some people,it is like a memories which is behind in the tattoo.
in addition, family died or something need remind.
Thank you for your recommendation.