I have touched on scarification before, but with any emerging ‘art’, things can change at great speed so an update is warranted.
With its roots as a ritual act, scarification is now routinely carried out with a massive variety of designs just like tattooing, although it is considered much more cutting edge (no pun intended) that tattooing.
The results of this body mod procedure leave raised, red images. Scarification can also be used to cover old scars; in a similar manner, branding irons can also be used.
Artistic Scarring
Are Human Branding and Scarification The New Tattoo?
Trend Themes
1. Scarification as a Growing Body Art Trend - Expanding the reach of scarification by forming it as a new form of tattooing and body modification.
2. Modernization of Body Marking Practices - Innovative designs and techniques for scarification and branding, distancing it further from ancient ritual roots.
3. Scarification for Healing and Body Positivity - Utilizing scarification not just as a form of art, but as a means of therapeutic healing, self-expression and personal empowerment.
Industry Implications
1. Body Modification Industry - Providing more modern and less painful techniques in creating new body Modification procedures.
2. Fashion and Apparel Industry - Incorporating scarification in fashion and clothing to gain a more prominent cultural exposure
3. Aesthetics and Beauty Products Industry - Introducing and further developing products used in the process of healing and sustaining scarification and branding marks.