Abstracción aplicada al tatuaje de autor

Abstract

Abstract: This work presents an approach to original, abstract tattooing, grounded in a theoretical exploration of abstraction as both a concept and an artistic movement. It establishes a visual genealogy that traces various historical moments in art to understand the origins of the graphic style the author has developed throughout his practice as a tattoo artist. Furthermore, the study examines tattooing as an artistic practice, delving into the distinction between conventional tattooing and "original" (or artist-driven) tattooing the latter defined by unique, non-replicable designs intrinsically linked to the identities of both the creator and the wearer. This distinction is contextualized within Ecuador, specifically in the city of Loja. The project documents the development of three original abstract tattoos, designed and executed on the backs of different participants, covering every stage of the process. The results demonstrate that the formation of a personal style in tattooing can be coherently rooted in a broader artistic tradition, establishing abstract tattooing as a distinct language within contemporary art.