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--In Production!--
Covered:
A Social History of Women and Tattoos
A Book and Documentary Video-
For women, social approval of tattooing practices is based upon the understanding
that she will keep her ink small, discrete, and cute--anything more, and
she has definitely crossed the line of acceptable inking practices. May
women never cross that line, they utilize their ink to capitalize on their
sexuality, to promote it--the infamous "chick spot" tattoo.
For others, those that do cross the line, tattooing represents a resistance
to social norms of constructed female beauty--their tattoos are large,
public, and potentially offensive. This project is for those women that
cross the line, become heavily tattooed, and interpret this as an integral
part of their identity. These women are often leaders, feminists, activists--those
strong enough to go against the mainstream current. Additionally, female
tattoo artists face challenges and advantages as they work inside a male
dominated profession. Women and Tattoos presents the heavily tattooed
women and female tattoo artists through interviews, shop visits, conventions,
and personal narratives. Through these dialogues, many topics are discussed:
gender and society, feminism, tattooing, art, activism, hip motherhood,
love, and self-expression.
An article about Rebel Ink Grrls appeared in Tattoos
for Women #81.
Tattoo Grrrl Paintings:
I am working on a series of painting of the tattoo grrrl participants. They are available for purchase and provide fundraising for the production of the documentary Covered. Click for purchasing instructions.
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How to Participate-
If you are in South Florida--schedule an interview!
Not in South Florida?--write me of your interest, I'll come to you.
Donate high quality photos of your tattoos on a CD,
along with the consent form, below.
Contact-
Beverly Yuen Thompson, Ph.D.
Women's Studies Program
Florida International University
University Park, DM 210
11200 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-1201
Link Up!
inkednation.com/snakegirl
myspace.com/snakegirlproductions
Forms- (inlcude all contact info)
Interview
Questions, Interview
Consent Form or music/artwork/photo
consent form
Participating Shops:
Abstract Art,
Houston, TX
Agaru Tattoo, Wilmington, DE
Artistic Body Works, Cocoa
Beach, FL
Artistic Dermagraphics,
Youngstown, OH
Atomic Tattoos, Tampa Bay,
FL
Avalon Tattoo, San Diego, CA
Black
Sparrow Tattoo Co., Miami, FL
Born Lucky Tattoos, Clearwater, FL
Constant Creations,
Spokane, WA
Deana's Skin Art Studio, Christmas,
FL
Dragonfly Tattoo Studio,
Bunnell, FL
Frankie D's, St.
Petersburg, FL
Grinn & Barrett, Omaha, NE
Kolo Tattoo, North Miami Beach,
FL
Lady Luck Tattoo, Spokane, WA
Madame Lazonga, Seattle, WA
Monica Moses,
Casselberry, FL
Ms. Deborah's Fountain of Youth,
St. Augustine, FL
Outer Limits Tattoo, Long
Beach, CA
Permanently Scarred,
Toledo, OH
Phat Joe's Tattoo
Parlour, Miami, FL
Universal Tattoos, Miami, FL
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