# Self-Exploratory Art Tatiana Parcero's ‘Cartographies' Series Uses Ancient Maps By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-maps-for-self-exploration-tatiana-parceros-interior-cartographies References: [zonezero](http://www.zonezero.com/exposiciones/fotografos/tatiana/p1en.html) Tatiana Parcero is a [Mexican artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots) whose 'Interior Cartographies' series integrates [body art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) with hauntingly beautiful manipulated photos. Using her body as a canvas, Parcero superimposes 200-year-old engravings and illustrations from medical books, ancient maps, codices, symbols, and diagrams to construct photos (transparency overlays). In doing so, she creates self-portraits that blend biographical and mythical elements to provide Parcero with a deeper and highly ethereal sense of identity and self-definition. **Implications** - There is something to be said about an artist who illustrates their work or creates impressive public installation, but Tatiana Parcero is notable for using her own body as a vessel through which she makes her point. By using her body as a canvas, Tatiana Parcero shows a commitment to her artwork that is almost unmatchable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Body Art Integration:** Tatiana Parcero's 'Interior Cartographies' series integrates body art with ancient illustrations to construct photos that blend biographical and mythical elements. - **Ethereal Self-portraits:** Tatiana Parcero's self-portraits using transparency overlays of ancient maps, symbols, and diagrams create a highly ethereal sense of identity and self-definition. - **Unique Artistic Medium:** Tatiana Parcero's use of her own body as a canvas showcases a commitment to her artwork and sets her apart in the art world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** Tatiana Parcero's innovative use of body art and ancient illustrations opens up new possibilities in the field of fine arts. - **Photography:** Tatiana Parcero's manipulation of photographs through transparency overlays introduces a new approach to photography. - **Body Modification:** Tatiana Parcero's use of her body as a canvas for art creates opportunities for exploration and innovation in the field of body modification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Neo-Mexican Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/para-morelio.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)