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Branded: In Formation
The “Branded: In Formation” series explores niche tattoo subcultures within #America .
As someone who has been tattooed several times and later regretted them, I’m fascinated by what others choose to permanently render on their bodies. Tattoos are personal choice, yet political in that they are a deliberate branding; in which we publicly state our commitments (and give free advertising to) brands, fads, and cultural iconography.
As someone who has been tattooed several times and later regretted them, I’m fascinated by what others choose to permanently render on their bodies. Tattoos are personal choice, yet political in that they are a deliberate branding; in which we publicly state our commitments (and give free advertising to) brands, fads, and cultural iconography.
Branded series, #BLMTattoos #blmtattoo #blackpowertattoo, 2021
24" x 24"
Pieced quilt of lambskin hide discards, image transfers of unique tattoos, laser etched images of bullet entry wounds, customized "diamond drill" bead applique, canvas backing, grommets. Optional shotgun casing cap magnets
Pieced quilt of lambskin hide discards, image transfers of unique tattoos, laser etched images of bullet entry wounds, customized "diamond drill" bead applique, canvas backing, grommets. Optional shotgun casing cap magnets
Branded: In Formation, 2020
(#pizzatattoos)
50" x 55"
428 piece quilt made from sheepskin hides, with 332 image transfers of unique #pizzatattoos, plastic pizza buttons
CORNERS: #deathbypizza #mementomori
CROSSED MIDDLE EDGES/3rd ROWs: #religiouspizza #cheesuschrist
CENTER: #ufopizza
BOXED AROUND CENTER:
#sexypizza #pizzabutt #pizzaboobs #pizzapinup
SIDE EDGES 2nd,4th:
#pizzapentagram #hailpizza #luminati #3rdeyepizza
TOP/BOTTOM 2nd,4th:
#pizzamandala #infinitypizza
428 piece quilt made from sheepskin hides, with 332 image transfers of unique #pizzatattoos, plastic pizza buttons
CORNERS: #deathbypizza #mementomori
CROSSED MIDDLE EDGES/3rd ROWs: #religiouspizza #cheesuschrist
CENTER: #ufopizza
BOXED AROUND CENTER:
#sexypizza #pizzabutt #pizzaboobs #pizzapinup
SIDE EDGES 2nd,4th:
#pizzapentagram #hailpizza #luminati #3rdeyepizza
TOP/BOTTOM 2nd,4th:
#pizzamandala #infinitypizza
#trumptattoos (With makeup), 2020
The first works in the Branded series are flags made from stained sheepskin, featuring a survey of #trumptattoos, mined through an exhaustive internet search. They represent over two hundred actual documented tattoos that were inspired by the former US president, both satirical and fanatical.
Laserjet ink transfers on tanned sheepskin, thread, concho rivets, blush, bronzer, & shade.
24" High x 34" Wide
24" High x 34" Wide
#trumptattoos (Without makeup), 2020
Laserjet ink transfers on tanned sheepskin, thread.
24" High x 34" Wide
24" High x 34" Wide
