Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Tattoo B...


I was immediately drawn to the aesthetic quality of tattoo B. I like the vibrant reds, and the organic linear designs on each side of the heart. When my gaze is focused to the middle of the tattoo I begin to notice the intricacies inside the heart shape. The look like gears, the type that would be inside of a clock or other mechanisms. It also looks as though it has been worked on or repaired. Maybe the heart was broken at one point in time. Then I notice the text. Perhaps they are initials of a loved one, or passed loved one. Ultimately a beautiful and intriguing design.
I would assume that this person is younger, perhaps in their 20s. Considering tattoos do appeal to younger demographic. I would also assume that this young woman in rather impulsive, considering many do get tattoos based on impulse. However due to the sentimental nature of the design perhaps this tattoo had a very long thought process or emotional event. Sparking such a permanent form of a memorial. Or perhaps this is not a memorial at all. But an homage to a person, place, or thing in this young woman’s life. My guess would be a person. Just because of the initials below the heart. I am indeed intrigued to know exactly what this tattoo means to its owner. But I am more drawn to the aesthetic of it.

1 comment:

  1. Hey, Danielle.
    I dig the tat's aesthetic, too. I like how you commented on the "sentimental" nature of the tat. Indeed, said sentimentality may reflect on the individuals perception of romance and love. Perhaps she perceives love as romantic, rather than pragmatic.
    Nice work.

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