Shawn Barber is an artist who has been documenting the tattoo culture for several years. His paintings include portraits of people with tattoos as well as life inside the tattoo parlor.
Shawn Barber’s tattoo paintings are currently being shown at San Fransisco’s Shooting Gallery in an exhibit titled “Tattooed Portraits: Snapshots.”
“Tattooing gives so much more than it takes. It allows an individual to acknowledge life with permanent markers,” says Shawn Barber of his work with tattoos. “Getting tattooed is a leap of faith that reminds you of that exact time and place for the rest of your life.”
Check out the gallery above for a peek at some of Shawn Barber’s tattoo paintings.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Tattoo Artistry
- An opportunity for disruption is to create new forms of tattoo artwork, such as digital or interactive tattoos.
- Tattoo Culture
- An opportunity for disruption is to expand the tattoo culture by creating products or experiences that appeal to a wider audience and break down stigmas surrounding tattoos.
- Mixed Media Art
- An opportunity for disruption is to combine different art forms to create new and innovative pieces, such as paintings that incorporate tattoos as a medium.
Where This Applies
- Art Galleries
- Art galleries can disrupt traditional art exhibitions by showcasing works that feature unconventional mediums like tattoos.
- Tattoo Industry
- The tattoo industry can disrupt traditional tattooing methods by incorporating new technologies, such as digital tattoos or 3D printing of tattoo designs.
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can disrupt traditional clothing designs by incorporating tattoo-inspired designs into their products, appealing to the growing popularity of tattoo culture.
