Hey heyyy everyone..
We're finally (sort of) done with the project! Hahaha.. Great job everyone! :D
It was fun!!
Good luck to all having exams. :)
Back to studies~!
Friday, November 23, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Exhbition Note (To be revised)
Tattoos
We attempt to define the culture of tattooing in Singapore through exploring the various motivations behind getting a tattoo.
People get tattoos for various reasons: some to look trendy, sensual and sexy, others for religious or other symbolic meanings.
The motivation may be varied, but all those who willingly go through the pain of the needle in the process of getting tattoos share a common trait: They share strong emotional attachments towards the chosen tattoo designs. This attachment in turn translates to a form of determination to want to go under the needle.
Through our photos, we seek to ensemble these individuals and vocalise their thoughts and emotions through largely environmental portraits. We do not try to blur their distinctions or make them more similar to one another, for each is unique in their different ways.
As aptly put by Vancouver tattoo artist Thomas Lockhart, "For everyone, tattoo is personal," he says. "Though the tattoo may be only skin deep, its significance can run as deep as the soul."
Tattoos are for life. In each life, a different story is told. Unfold these stories through our photo trail with us.
Rebirth ~ "Everyone embarks upon this journey we call life bearing a scar, a silent witness to the moment when we were forced to separate from our mothers body forever; symbolic of the life that we have been given, representative of the weapons of self preservation and self destruction innate in every human being. As we are scarred at the very onset of our lives, so are we scarred upon every moment of rebirth."
The Historical Art of Tattoos
For thousand of years, the art of tattoo flourished in societies as beauty adornments or religious signs.
The American Indians believed that such "war paint" would protect them in battle. Burmese has divine faith that a tattoo over the heart can stop bullets. Tahitians took tattoos to a higher social significance when young girls with tattoos will imply sexual maturity and freedom from other restrictions.
In South Korea, tattoos are considered as symbols of disgrace. Likewise in Japan, the skin imprints are casually associated with yakuza, gangsters who cover their bodies with tattoos. The history of tattoos in Japan can be traced way back to the 17th Century as a visual form of rebellion art.
The Local Tattoo Market
The tattoo experience does not just bring an end in itself, a selfish self-consumed macho-ism but a spiritual rebirth to a bigger world out there with revelation.
In Singapore, the psychographics of the clientele stretches to all ages of different professions, although most tattoo artists interviewed mentioned a general house rule of minimum 18 years in age.
We attempt to define the culture of tattooing in Singapore through exploring the various motivations behind getting a tattoo.
People get tattoos for various reasons: some to look trendy, sensual and sexy, others for religious or other symbolic meanings.
The motivation may be varied, but all those who willingly go through the pain of the needle in the process of getting tattoos share a common trait: They share strong emotional attachments towards the chosen tattoo designs. This attachment in turn translates to a form of determination to want to go under the needle.
Through our photos, we seek to ensemble these individuals and vocalise their thoughts and emotions through largely environmental portraits. We do not try to blur their distinctions or make them more similar to one another, for each is unique in their different ways.
As aptly put by Vancouver tattoo artist Thomas Lockhart, "For everyone, tattoo is personal," he says. "Though the tattoo may be only skin deep, its significance can run as deep as the soul."
Tattoos are for life. In each life, a different story is told. Unfold these stories through our photo trail with us.
Rebirth ~ "Everyone embarks upon this journey we call life bearing a scar, a silent witness to the moment when we were forced to separate from our mothers body forever; symbolic of the life that we have been given, representative of the weapons of self preservation and self destruction innate in every human being. As we are scarred at the very onset of our lives, so are we scarred upon every moment of rebirth."
- Sandra Acevedo, source: Body Modification Ezine (BME)
The Historical Art of Tattoos
For thousand of years, the art of tattoo flourished in societies as beauty adornments or religious signs.
The American Indians believed that such "war paint" would protect them in battle. Burmese has divine faith that a tattoo over the heart can stop bullets. Tahitians took tattoos to a higher social significance when young girls with tattoos will imply sexual maturity and freedom from other restrictions.
In South Korea, tattoos are considered as symbols of disgrace. Likewise in Japan, the skin imprints are casually associated with yakuza, gangsters who cover their bodies with tattoos. The history of tattoos in Japan can be traced way back to the 17th Century as a visual form of rebellion art.
The Local Tattoo Market
The tattoo experience does not just bring an end in itself, a selfish self-consumed macho-ism but a spiritual rebirth to a bigger world out there with revelation.
In Singapore, the psychographics of the clientele stretches to all ages of different professions, although most tattoo artists interviewed mentioned a general house rule of minimum 18 years in age.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Image Updates
Some changes to the editing as per requested.
Anyway, take it with a pinch of salt, most screens are not calibrated to the fuji lab that I'm going to print in anyway. So let's just say that what you see here is about 85% correct. Tones wise most are ok but regarding colour casts I'll work with the printer tomorrow morning to manage the output again.
i'm short of one image i noticed...with these it makes 35...its the one on the letter box...will go home to look for it later...
cheers!
geraldtay
Anyway, take it with a pinch of salt, most screens are not calibrated to the fuji lab that I'm going to print in anyway. So let's just say that what you see here is about 85% correct. Tones wise most are ok but regarding colour casts I'll work with the printer tomorrow morning to manage the output again.
i'm short of one image i noticed...with these it makes 35...its the one on the letter box...will go home to look for it later...
cheers!
geraldtay
ultra intensive.....
in no particular order...if u see something you dont like email me by thur 2359...
this one i may change to black and white coz of the noise problem
this one i may change to black and white coz of the noise problem
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
hey peeps! i know it's kinda late but here's my final attempt to contribute! had wanted to take 3 more sets of photos but if you havent knew (lucky you!), sh*t happens, especially when you are most desperate for help. so yups, to put it simply, things cropped up and i'm only left with just one more set. anyhow, here they are:
This is Shirlyn (26) who related that she got her first tattoo because anyone with one such piece of art on his/her body was considered trendy back during her time, or at least among her circle of friends. Therefore, none of the few tattoos she has actually bear any significant meaning except that they portray how fashionable a person she is. She also revealed that she will be getting more tattoos because she likes how they accessorize her body. I've taken this shot within the jewellery shop she works in to illustrate how tattoos, like jewellery, are often used to adorn the body.
I can't decide which of these three to choose. Can anybody help? haha.
Anyway, I've decided to post the previous three photos because jy alerted me that they look pixelated. haha. so below are the original and edited versions of each.
original.
cropped and enhanced dark tones.
original.
cropped.
original.
slightly corrected contrast and brightness.
This is Shirlyn (26) who related that she got her first tattoo because anyone with one such piece of art on his/her body was considered trendy back during her time, or at least among her circle of friends. Therefore, none of the few tattoos she has actually bear any significant meaning except that they portray how fashionable a person she is. She also revealed that she will be getting more tattoos because she likes how they accessorize her body. I've taken this shot within the jewellery shop she works in to illustrate how tattoos, like jewellery, are often used to adorn the body.
I can't decide which of these three to choose. Can anybody help? haha.
Anyway, I've decided to post the previous three photos because jy alerted me that they look pixelated. haha. so below are the original and edited versions of each.
original.
cropped and enhanced dark tones.
original.
cropped.
original.
slightly corrected contrast and brightness.Monday, November 19, 2007
hello people!
here's more:
SOAR
here's Ru. Her phoenix tattoo represents SOAR. it was done a yr ago as a form of motivation for her sport contact rugby. but it has been some time since she has played rugby, thus the melachonic feel. choose which one is the better one k (: i can't decide. thanks.
I HATE MY FATHER.
Kerrie has a Japanese lang tattoo of "father" on her butt cheek. When i asked her why she did it, she simply said "I hate my father". no further reason or explanation needed, youths see tattooing as a form of expression, a canvas to paint their emotions on.
p/s: she has a neon tattoo! (is that what you call it?) but couldn't find the light to shoot it.. and she's intending to get a portrait of her mom on her back or something, too bad our submission's soon.
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