Under My Skin
John Wyatt
An intimate look at individuals who choose to be heavily tattooed. The seventy black and white photographs display both tattoos and the outstanding characters of men and women who wear them and artists who apply them. Many of the people were photographed over two decades, revealing the evolution of art on their bodies through time. This fascinating approach enables the individuals to tell their unique stories in their own words. It makes fascinating reading, equal to the strong emotional impact of the photographic art that accompanies their tales. This compelling book will fascinate everyone who wears or admires tattoos as art.
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The Star Ledger (Saturday, July 12, 2003)
'Skin' deep: Art of expression... Wyatt's book is effective on several levels. For one, his black-and-white photographs eliminated the variable of color and allow the viewer to focus on the designs, the body language, and the settings. As a sociological study, the subjects' stories give insight into a different way of life.
Photo Vision, Art and Technique (September/October 2003)
Never sensationalizing, in no way a freak show gambit, and hardly a survey of modern primatives, Under My Skin brings the art of the tattoo together with the art of the photograph.
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