The ‘Ink Mapping’ Project Transforms Existing Tattoos Into Animated Art
Ady Floyd — October 27, 2015 — Art & Design
References: sploid.gizmodo & designtaxi
‘Oskar & Gaspar’ created the ‘Ink Mapping’ project, which allowed the team to animate and enhance people’s existing tattoos. This project was made possible through the use of a projector.
The tattooed subjects would stand in front of a projector with their tattoos fully exposed. When the lights were turned off, the projector would use the subject’s body as a TV screen. Each tattoo on the subject’s body would explode with animated motions and movements. Additionally, new tattoos would appear with the help of the projector. For example, one subject had the outline of a star tattooed on their arm. The projector was used to illuminate the star and reveal a psychedelic and starry scene on their body.
The Ink Mapping project was “filmed at the world’s first live tattoo video mapping event held in Lisbon this year without the use of post-production video effects.”
The tattooed subjects would stand in front of a projector with their tattoos fully exposed. When the lights were turned off, the projector would use the subject’s body as a TV screen. Each tattoo on the subject’s body would explode with animated motions and movements. Additionally, new tattoos would appear with the help of the projector. For example, one subject had the outline of a star tattooed on their arm. The projector was used to illuminate the star and reveal a psychedelic and starry scene on their body.
The Ink Mapping project was “filmed at the world’s first live tattoo video mapping event held in Lisbon this year without the use of post-production video effects.”
Trend Themes
1. Animated Tattoos - The trend of animating tattoos using projectors opens up new possibilities for interactive body art experiences.
2. Tattoo Video Mapping - The practice of using projectors to create video mapping effects on tattoos creates opportunities for innovative art installations and live performances.
3. Projection Art - The use of projectors for body art opens up new possibilities for projection mapping and interactive art installations beyond tattoos.
Industry Implications
1. Tattoo Industry - Tattoo artists and studios can use projection mapping techniques to offer unique tattoo designs and experiences to customers.
2. Art Installations - Projection mapping on bodies can be used to create dynamic and interactive art installations for museums, galleries, and events.
3. Live Performances - Live shows and concerts can incorporate projection mapping techniques on performers' tattoos to create visually stunning and immersive experiences.
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