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The art of Tattoo
04/04/07
BY CHRISTINA
KELLEY
Red Deer Express
The desire to adorn one’s physical appearance is
essentially unique to the human race resulting in the continuous
evolution of body art. Tattoo is no exception.
With evidence
of its existence dating back 5,000 years, tattoo has grown to become
an integral piece of the new generation fashion.
For Larry
Wright, owner of Native Arts and Tattoo in Red Deer, the passion for
the art was realized at a young age.
“I was nine years old,
got a ride on my fi rst Harley,” says Wright. “I remember the guy
that gave me the ride had tattoos and it just triggered with me as
something I wanted.”
Wright has worked in the industry for
nearly three decades, witnessing fi rsthand the rising popularity,
along with the advancements that have helped change societies views
of the art form.
“As far as your tubes, machines, that’s
pretty much the same as it has been for many years,” says Wright.
“Ink has been a major factor in the advancement.”
Colours
that are more vibrant and a growing number of ink styles to choose
from have drastically improved the overall appearance of tattoo.
Current designs are often cleaner in appearance, denoting a sense of
realism through portraits and landscapes.
The art form lends
itself to individualism and selfexpression and throughout history it
has served as a means of status symbol, declarations of love, signs
of religious belief and personal interests.
While there are
virtually no limitations in the design and placement of tattoos,
careful thought and consideration should be applied before any
decision is made to obtain one, as the result is
permanent.
“If you’re going to get something it’s there for
life,” says Wright. “You’ve got to be able to live with it for the
rest of your life.”
As the stereotypical ideas and
sensationalisms surrounding tattoo decline, and the art continues to
gain widespread acceptance and appreciation, society will see a
constant progression within the industry. It is an evolution that
Wright has already embraced.
“I love it,” he says. “In this
business if you stop learning you better get out, because there’s
something you can learn everyday.”
ckelley@reddeerr.greatwest.ca
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