As artists we are always asking “what shall I DO”  How should I express my thoughts and ideas?  One crucial factor is the chosen medium. MUSIC, PAINT ,PERFORMANCE, WRITING, FASHION. “The Medium is the Message” 

 

All are valid (and many more) - we make that choice, and that choice is possibly one of the biggest things we have to “say”

 

Many years ago, after art school, living and socializing with a diverse bunch of artists I chose tattooing as my main medium. At the time it seemed very out there, and that was partly the point. To shock.  

 

(look how that turned out, not so shocking now)

 

I tattooed as a reaction to the fine art world -  ART (and the artist) on a pedestal, to be worshiped, bought and sold as a commodity. 

 

Then I made prints for many years, that too as a reaction against the “sacred original”

 

The work here is in part a homage to the “unknown craftsman” - I chose simple techniques used decoratively on found objects. Ancient and utilitarian, methods used for thousands of years - sitting quietly, absorbed in the moment.  

Art and life as one.