SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Tattooing takes center stage at Penn State Schuylkill’s Art Space with an exhibition exploring the artwork, personal stories and collaboration behind the ink.
Exhibition Dates, Location and Artist Reception
“The Art of the Tattoo,” presented by Altered Ego Tattoos, opens , and continues through . The gallery is located in Room 100 of the Classroom Building and is open to the public.
A “Meet the Artists” reception is scheduled for , giving visitors an opportunity to meet the featured artists and learn about their work and creative processes.
Exploring Tattooing as an Art Form
The exhibition looks beyond finished tattoos to examine how ideas become artwork through the relationship between artist and client. It explores the history and evolution of tattooing, shares clients’ stories and artwork, and illustrates how different artists can interpret the same concept in distinct ways.
A “Meet the Artists” reception is scheduled for , from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving visitors an opportunity to meet the featured artists and learn about their work and creative processes.
Meet the Featured Altered Ego Tattoos Artists
Featured artists include Brandi Dalton, Rachael Dait and Jackie M. of Altered Ego Tattoos.
Brandi Dalton
Dalton began tattooing in 1998 and founded Altered Ego Tattoos in 2006. Her artistic influences include realism, nature, symbolism and the darker side of art.
Rachael Dait
Dait joined the studio in 2015 and has helped shape its evolution. Her work reflects her individual artistic perspective while embracing the collaboration involved in developing a tattoo with a client.
Jackie M.
Jackie M., an artist and apprentice at Altered Ego, draws on a multidisciplinary background that includes fine art, sculpture, woodworking and other creative mediums.
Through their work, the three artists invite visitors to consider tattooing as an evolving art form shaped by history, individual interpretation and the stories of the people who wear it.