Are Tattoos Art?

Posted on : December 3, 2014  By : Wellness

Ah, tattoos – there’s been something of an evolution for skin ink going on for the last few years. It all stems from the 90’s, an era so anti-judgemental that it’s nigh on impossible to actually have an opinion on it without inflaming someone’s sensibilities. It was, as Dickens never said, neither the best of times nor the worst of times. It was an era when narcissism, already budding during the preceding decade, came into full-bloom; a time when British gangster films hit the big screen and everyone – and we mean everyone – wanted to show they were rough and tough.

That partially helps explain the breaking down of barriers when it comes to body art like tattoos and piercings. Once the preserve of sailors, bikers and rock and roll stars, these days even the British Prime Minister’s wife is inked up – a dolphin on her ankle, in case you were wondering. And sure, breaking down barriers is no bad thing. Hey, if folks want to mark their skin, that’s their prerogative. But by stripping away the rebellion, what we were left with was conformity masquerading as anti-authoritarian insurgence. In fact, commentators are pretty split on whether or not tattoos are great. For every article praising tattoos, there’s one decrying them, or calling it another form of self-harm.

But is it art? In the right hands, tattoos can certainly be artistic. Some of the images can be truly beautiful, and show a massive amount of talent. And with such a rich heritage, that’s no surprise. After all, tattoos have been a major part of various cultures across the world since time immemorial. However all accepted art forms must be so much more than that in order to qualify as true art. Paintings, books, films, even music reflect the world around them, and make bold statements about society. Can the same be said of tattoos?

If you reckon the ink on your skin is less of a masterpiece and more a mistake, then relax! Here at Apple Wellness Center we’ve got you covered. We specialise in professional tattoo removal so you can lose the body art. For more info on our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (403) 948-3342 and our pro staff will be more than happy to help with your enquiries.

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