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Tit for tat

By Ian Nance - posted Friday, 31 July 2015


So much for the artform - what about those who carry out these inscriptions. How do some tattooists feel about their profession?

Some are reported as being critical of the tattoo's place in the mainstream western culture. Body art, they argue, has become too fashionable - too little thought is put into getting inked. For many tattooists the body is sacred, and they lament the seemingly cavalier attitude toward tattooing.

Yet tattoos have always survived, shocked, and linked us to our ancient human adventure. So when you note these gross adornments on another's body, think a little about the kind of person you're observing. What you see is there for life.

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So does a need for acceptance or extraversion make you want to look like another brandee? Then, consider the outcomes of joining that herd… for ever!

Alternatively, you might just enjoy a view these artworks with a cry of: "Oi… show us ya tatts!"

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Ian Nance's media career began in radio drama production and news. He took up TV direction of news/current affairs, thence freelance television and film producing, directing and writing. He operated a program and commercial production company, later moving into advertising and marketing.

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