#bodyadornments

[thecaseforblackrep]

[pratanumindpowerdevelopment]

GUIDE TO THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BODY ART

Body art is a diverse and captivating form of self-expression that involves decorating, altering, or enhancing the human body's appearance. It encompasses a wide range of artistic and cultural practices, each with its unique techniques, aesthetics, and meanings. Body art has been practiced for centuries, serving as a medium for personal expression, cultural identity, spiritual beliefs, and social commentary.

The term "body art" encompasses various forms, including tattoos, piercings, body painting, henna, scarification, cosmetic tattooing, UV (blacklight) tattoos, and many others. Each of these practices has its own history, traditions, and significance, making them an integral part of human culture and individual identity.

Body art often blurs the lines between art and the human canvas, transforming the body into a living masterpiece. It can be temporary or permanent, bold and attention-grabbing, or subtle and delicate. Whether it's the intricate designs of henna adorning a bride's hands, the symbolism of tattoos telling personal stories, or the avant-garde creations of body painting in art exhibitions, body art offers a powerful means of communication and personal expression.

Moreover, body art is not limited to personal adornment; it has played a vital role in cultural rituals, rites of passage, and as a form of rebellion or protest. It has the ability to challenge societal norms and redefine beauty standards, making it a dynamic and ever-evolving art form.

Body art is a diverse and fascinating form of self-expression that involves decorating or altering the human body's appearance. Here is a guide to the different types of body art:

1. Tattoos:

Description: Tattoos involve injecting ink into the skin's dermal layer to create permanent designs, symbols, or images.

Techniques: Traditional hand-poked, machine-based, and stick-and-poke methods are used.

Styles: Traditional, tribal, realism, black and gray, watercolor, and many others.

Cultural Significance: Tattoos hold cultural and symbolic meanings in various societies.

2. Piercings:

Description: Piercings involve making holes in the body to insert jewelry, such as rings, studs, or barbells.

Common Types: Earlobe, nostril, eyebrow, lip, tongue, navel, and genital piercings.

Healing Time: Piercing healing times vary; proper aftercare is crucial.

Cultural and Fashion: Piercings are often used for self-expression and fashion, but they also have cultural and spiritual significance.

3. Body Painting:

Description: Body painting involves using paint or makeup to create temporary designs or art on the skin.

Techniques: Airbrushing, hand-painting, and stenciling.

Occasions: Body painting is popular in art exhibitions, fashion shows, festivals, and as a form of temporary body decoration.

4. Henna:

Description: Henna involves applying a natural dye paste to the skin, creating intricate temporary designs.

Origin: Traditional in Indian and Middle Eastern cultures.

Occasions: Commonly used for celebrations like weddings and festivals.

5. Scarification:

Description: Scarification is a process of intentionally scarring the skin to create raised or textured patterns.

Techniques: Cutting, branding, or chemical scarification.

Cultural Significance: Some cultures use scarification for rites of passage or as a form of body modification.

6. Cosmetic Tattooing:

Description: Also known as permanent makeup, it involves tattooing makeup-like enhancements onto the face, such as eyebrows, eyeliner, or lip color.

Purpose: Used to save time on daily makeup application or for medical reasons, like camouflaging scars.

7. UV (Blacklight) Tattoos:

Description: These tattoos use ultraviolet ink, which is visible under blacklight but not in regular lighting.

Effect: Creates a glowing or hidden design when exposed to UV light.

8. Body Adornments:

Description: Temporary adornments like bindis, body jewelry, and temporary metallic or glitter tattoos.

Usage: Common in fashion and for festive or cultural celebrations.

9. Body Implants and Subdermal Art:

Description: Surgical implants placed under the skin's surface to create raised or 3D designs.

Extensive Procedure: Implants require surgery and are considered extreme body modification.

10. Suspension:

- Description: A form of body art where individuals are suspended from hooks pierced through their skin.

- Cultural and Spiritual: Some cultures use suspension for rituals and rites of passage.

11. Ear Stretching (Gauging):

- Description: Gradually stretching earlobe piercings to accommodate larger jewelry.

- Aesthetics: Often used for aesthetic purposes or as part of subcultural fashion.

Each type of body art has its unique characteristics, cultural significance, and level of permanence or temporariness. People choose body art to express themselves, celebrate cultural traditions, commemorate events, or simply enhance their appearance. Before getting any form of body art, it's essential to research thoroughly, choose a reputable artist or practitioner, and consider the implications of permanence or potential health risks.

CONCLUSION 

In this multifaceted world of body art, individuals use their bodies as canvases, embracing the opportunity to express their creativity, identity, and emotions. Each piece of body art tells a unique story, reflects personal beliefs, or marks significant moments in a person's life. Whether as a form of artistic exploration, cultural preservation, or personal empowerment, body art continues to captivate, inspire, and intrigue people worldwide, shaping the way we perceive and celebrate the human body as a canvas for creativity and self-expression.

[nastydami]

the ass to thigh ratio never disappoints

#sassy #mistress #ebony #sexygirl #dom #bodyadornment #dominatrix #cat eyes #workofart #ass #assfat

[dragonfirejewellery]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Creepy Cute Spider Charm Curved Surgical Steel Belly Bar - Rose Pink Crystal #pink #surgicalsteel #spider #creepycute #spooky Etsy.com/shop/dragonfirejewelryuk https://etsy.me/3k7uaS6 #bodyjewellery #navelpiercing #bellybar #BodyAdornments #Halloween #gothic #Goth #GorgeouslyGothic #RainbowGoth #PastelGoth #contradiction #Arachnids #spookyfun #HalloweenQueen #gothicgifts #Gothjewelry (at Bexhill, East Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTx10BYMJdp/?utm_medium=tumblr

[theisisvapors]

I present "Kananga Water" featuring glass beads and black pearls for protection. This design features five strands of beads on a sliding clasp. My client pushed me to new heights in my creativity with this piece and was the accomplishment of the month. This set was inspired by @bellabodybeads "Florida Water" design... check out her beautiful work. #BeadsByMissT #GotWaistbeads #BodyAdornments #Femininity #blackfemininity #LetMeAdornYou #GetDrapedByMissT #Femme #Noir (at Cross Lake Shreveport, LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGqVuA1pFLy/?igshid=1a152ik267nts

[arikahpeacock]

At Krogers I ran into Don who owned the Talisman. He made many of my silver pieces. He was one of the first guys in town that we knew of that had major body modifications. #oldsailor #Don #thetalisman #bodyadornments #silversmiths https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwp8_9Hleohnnu_jv3J8PAuKZbaaIvLIqjALkU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9vxhkupm5iwl

[maukevdesigns]

Last Tuesday I had a fitting appointment with a new client, she is a recording artist. I can't give you more details for now. 🤐 But watch this space regulary an update will follow soon. #metalfashion #metalarts #metalapperal #metalcouture #bodyadornment #futuristicart #metalhairstyle #futuristic #futurism #custommade #metalcorset #custommadecorsets #hautecouturepieces #womenacessories #womenfashion #fashion #womenstyles #recordingarist #handcraftedcouture #sexylingery #extraordinary #vikinginspired #innovation #newyorkcity #nyc #exhibition2021 #centraalmuseumutrecht #artisttowatch #maukevjewelry #surinamartist (bij Haarlem, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRo2qNAt89z/?utm_medium=tumblr

[katandcat]

M O V E.

o u t . u p . o n . f o r w a r d .

credits: iringo demeter

[articline]

“A piece of craft that makes the world a better place. What is it and why do you think it is important?” (semester 1)

During our first lecture of this year, the class was asked to write about a piece of craft that could be seen to make the world a better place. A piece of craft I feel could make the world a better place is “Mushtari”, part of the “Wanderer collection”, by Neri Oxman in collaboration with Christoph Bader and Dominik Kolb. The piece is made up of 58 meters of 3D printed channels, injected with an unspecified fluid, that converts sunlight into useful products for the wearer – for example, scents, drugs, food, pigments or fuel. Two known components of the fluid’s makeup are organisms, a Photosynthetic microbe – microalgae or cyanobacteria- and a compatible microbe – baker’s years or E. coli. The photosynthetic microbe uses sunlight to create sucrose – sugar- that is then absorbed by the compatible microbes to create the materials needed, this ideally would be chosen by the wearer so that a particular substance is created (Eric Oh 2015).

          “Mushtari” was originally designed with the idea that the piece could adapt to any condition (Neri Oxman, 2018), an example being space; somewhere barren and – as far as we know- unable to sustain life. This piece – and collection- is important as it not only furthers human exploration throughout space and other unexplored depths but could also be adapted to help those who suffer from diseases, allergies and disorders. Making the piece a little more wearable for the everyday could mean someone who needed to take medication to live their day to day life – or allergy medication – could be carried around on the wearers wrist, the sunlight would generate the correct dose for the wearer’s need, which they could then trigger and take without having to carry tablets, epi-pens or pillboxes.

References

Neri Oxman 2018, Mushtari – Jupiter’s Wanderer, Neri Oxman, viewed 20 September 2019, <https://neri.media.mit.edu/projects/details/mushtari.html>

Eric Oh 2015, Neri Oxman’s “Mushtari” Is a 3D Printed Wearable That Makes Products from Sunlight, Arch Daily, viewed 23 September 2019, <https://mediatedmattergroup.com/mushtari>

[sirisc]

Private View - Xuan Ma Central Saint Martins, London '19

The jewels of this theme are mainly around the decorative art of the body. It takes advantage of the specular reflections to help you re-examine your body. Appreciate yourself and get to know yourself. And help yourself see what you can't see, like a private part. In the collection, this is part of the body that you can't see: for example, the inside of the mouth, the armpits, and the head. Observing yourself through the mirror, this is also the moment to record your body.

Observe the changes in a part of your body through positive reflections or by observing a shiny surface. We are all very obsessed with our bodies and compare the bodies of others. It's like taking a photo or taking a selfie. That is the moment when the memory and time are recorded, and the photo is proof of reality.

For me, the meaning of memory is not just about recording with photos. It requires constant observation and reflection. Sometimes you can't think of it in time. Deep memory can be observed continuously. The familiar body parts can guide memories. If the memory can also be part of the body, it is also possible to associate the memory with the observation of the body.

[dragonfirejewellery]

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Gorgeous Cherries Charm Surgical Steel Belly Bar - Green Crystal #red #fooddrink #silver #no #women #surgicalsteel #cherry #cherries #fruit Etsy.com/shop/Dragonfirejewelryuk https://etsy.me/3liLi6Z #bodyjewellery #navelpiercing #bellybar #BodyAdornments #Cherries #cherry #GorgeousFashion #Cutejewellery #danglyjewellery #dragonfirejewelryuk #ShopSmall #SupportSmallbusiness #buyOriginal #checkoutmyEtsyshop #NewNewNew #Red #fruit #CuteGifts (at Bexhill, East Sussex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTx0wuZsczv/?utm_medium=tumblr

[deemakesjewelry-blog-blog]

Last week's visit to the @metmuseum ! Go visit. It closes on Feb. 24th! #themet #nycartscene #bodyadornment #jewellerymonthly #arte #jewelryhistory #arthistory #goldsmith #bce https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmPm_OgJLn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=inceo9eosi56

[bruno-bma]

Sample of a early ornamental scarification freshly done #scar #scarificazioni #scarification #ornamentalscar #bodypiercingitalia #bodyadornment #piercer #aipp_pierceritaliani #pierceritaliani #italianpiercer #ghirigorifamily #ghirigori #piercinglecco #piercingcomo #piercingbergamo #piercingmonza (presso Ghirigori Family) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cep35m2MjxL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[maukevdesigns]

Custom-made metal corset, handcrafted by yours truly. I have developed a new technique and I am very excited about it. I will use it to craft few new metal corsets. It will not take too long before I share a preview with you. #metalfashion #metalarts #metalapperal #metalcouture #bodyadornment #futuristicart #metalhairstyle #futuristic #futurism #custommade #metalcorset #custommadecorsets #hautecouturepieces #womenacessories #womenfashion #fashion #womenstyles #handcraftedcouture #sexylingery #extraordinary #vikinginspired #innovation #newyorkcity #nyc #exhibition2021 #studiomuseumharlem #costumdesigners #artisttowatch #maukevjewelry #surinamartist (bij Haarlem, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLbxQFTgYmm/?igshid=1foduthc2bz6m

[adeledejak]

Visual Arts #repost from @adeledejak PROJECT AMILIMIL. This is my current collaboration with visual artists Naitiemu Nyanjom @naitiemu + Nelson Ijakaa Imo @ijakaa . . . . Amilimil is from the Maasai + Ateso language and Teso tribe. It means to shine / to look good. //////////////////////////////// 'Take a moment to glow, rekindle your inner magic & passion. Seek that connection’ . . . . #reconnect #rebirth #shine #kindle #handmade #visualart #visualarts #myworld #art #bodyadornment #bracelets #rings #fashionjewelry #beyondinstagram #creatives #visualambassadors #creatives#africanrenaissance

[piercerrich]

Haven't been posting regularly, but getting back to it starting with this fresh bridge (Erl) piercing from September with jewelry from @industrialstrength - Thanks for your trust @corpsejournals - 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 @safepiercing #appmember #associationofprofessionalpiercers @briotechusa #bridgepiercing #erlpiercing #facialpiercings #piercings #piercingsofinstagram #bodypiercing #professionalpiercer #legitbodypiercing #legitbodyjewelry #fancy #adornment #bodyadornment #ccs #collegeforcreativestudies #wsu #waynestateuniversity #casscorridor #detroit #detroitpiercer #puremichigan #modifiedmichigan #vaccinatedpiercer #getvaccinated (at iconic tattoo & body piercing) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVQ2wHL9ZY/?utm_medium=tumblr