Rachel Sholly, A.K.A. RedDawn PVD Rachel’s tattoo was done by Mike Lussier at Art Freek Tattoo, Providence, RI. Rachel’s tatmacs have been printed on a large scale, check out a trial installation:
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PPY Celebration
A huge, huge shout out to Providence Power Yoga for the opportunity to show the photos of our tattooed yogis and a lovely evening. Photos will be up for about a month, so if you’re in the Jewelry District of Providence, feel free to stop by and take a look, maybe, take a class, too… 51 Bassett […]
Video Link: Tattoo Macros Enlarged
Video 1: In which I answer the question: What do tattoo macro photos enlarged to pretty big sizes look like? And ruminate on skin… This is the first video I’ve made for the project. It kind of shows. For those of legal drinking age, you can play a Drinking Game using the word “interesting.” I […]
Inspirational Quote
Garuda Tattoo by Dave Peavy at Federal Hill Tattoo, worn by Caroline Peavy. When I asked her [my friend with many tattoos] once how she could allow her body to be marked up so casually with permanent ink, she said, “Oh, but you misunderstand! It’s not permanent. It’s just temporary.”
Portrait Photography
Portrait and human figure photography is probably one of the constants in my work. Some of my most recent work in this area involves selfies — sort of Cindy Sherman, except for me and my purposes. It’s kind of required, seeing as I continually “confront” other people with a camera lens. My own self-perception should […]
First Exhibition
Macros in Black & White at PPY Annex
Another huge shout out to Providence Power Yoga for having Tattoo Macros in the new Annex space, which is right down the street from the main studio (51 Bassett St.) The Annex used to be a tattoo studio, so it’s lovely to keep something of the history of the space alive. Providence Power Yoga Annex […]
Turf Battle Threat Over Tattoo Tagging
October 24, 2015/Staff The appearance of a New York City gang in Providence has alarmed many residents, prompting calls to city officials and the police department, although no violence or property damage has been reported so far. Detectives sent to investigate the reports located the turf claimed by the gang, known as The Warriors, around […]
Ashley
Ashley Nunez, an environmental activist, had her tattoo done by Craig Prentiss at Visions Tattoo, Medway, MA. Her tattoo is behind her ear. I’ve got to speak plainly about the human ear. It’s just one of those bodily organs that, under a macro lens, can kind of send you if that’s kind of your thing. […]
TB: Tattoos and the Mirror of the Mind
TB’s tattoo was done by Roger “Fatty” C. Jordan, who passed in 2012. He was the owner of the Art Room Gallery in Woonsocket and a legendary tattoo artist in Rhode Island. TB, a local construction dude, part-time musician, and full-time person who “puts up with a lot of shit,” agreed to have his Fatty […]