The Illustrated Woman...

Walking in Downtown Greensboro this spring, we've been captivated by all the colorful, work-of-art tattoos. They are everywhere, literally. Gone are the requisite, right-of-passage, blue tattoos sported on the arms of sailors. Some people are covered from head to toe with one-of-a-kind decorations. The free online dictionary defines accessory as "something nonessential but desirable that contributes to an effect or result." Clearly, to many, tattoos are the 'de rigeur' accessory.

Ray Bradbury's 1951 book, The Illustrated Man, has a character with a tattooed body whose tattoos were created by a woman out of the future. Each animated tattoo tells a different tale. Could this be that future woman who created the illustrated man's tattoos nearly sixty years ago? Her art jumps off the table and onto her skin and back onto the table again. Surely, every tattoo, right down to the eggplant on her leg, tells a story. Or, did the illustrated man pay it forward?

Mr. Bradbury is still alive and if he ever comes to Greensboro, we would love for him to meet this local artist whose business is known as Queen Monkey Art. In the meantime, we've just gotta share this photo with our friends at Weekend Reflections!

 

Comments

[Irina]

Great advertising idea for any business. I hope the inside is same bright as outside:-).
Thank you for all your comments. My commenting is inspired by the text of the post I read, so it is your merit.
I was surprised you know Russia/Moscow so good, now I see Georgia is also known subject. How?

[Dina]

What luck for Weekend Reflections that she had a mirror on the table.

Sorry, but I will never be able to see this "fashion accessory" as desirable. The religious Jewish attitude is that doing such things to the body is banned in the Bible.
You don't see many tattoos in Jerusalem.

Sure is a colorful photo though!

[Hilda]

With those colorful tattoos, she can wear almost nothing and still look absolutely fantastic!

[cieldequimper]

Excellent!

No, Versailles is definitely NOT a tattoo place. Very traditional, Roman Catholic city.

[Woody]

Very interesting reflection! I like (most) tattoos, but over time, the body absorbs the ink and they tend the loose they sharpness and color.

[Pam]

All that color looks fantastic in this beautiful photo. Nice reflection in the mirror also.

[alexa]

Hi, virtual neighbor— This is a great shot of a very "colorful" woman! (I have one tattoo on my ankle,
but must admit I can't really imagine taking it to this extreme.)

[Serline]

Very colorful... reminded me of some lovely body painting models my hubby photographed on a trip to Germany.

[barbara farr]

Interesting shot. I have a son who has spent mucho $$$ on tattoos. (I have thought about doing a series on him.) At first I was taken aback by the ink, but each one has a story and a reason; his form of self expression.

Thanks for you kind comments about the multiple blogs. It can be challenging and at this point in time the DCP blog is the one that gets the most attention.

Barb

[mary taitt]

I like this a lot, very interesting, another story starter for sure! :-D

[Riet]

What a beautiful interesting post. Great reflection

[ken mac]

great angle and colors! Thanks for comment back at my digs..I am always on the lookout and the search is ceaseless!

[Magical Mystical Teacher]

With tattoos on her arms and
flowers in her hair,
the Illustrated Woman
has stories to share.

(Does this work for you? Except for the flowers, of course!)

[Clytie]

Reflection of the artful artist creating artistic art! Fantastic!!!