New Tattoo Artists: Illustrators and Designers Meet Tattoo - Paperback

by Mariona Cabassa Cortés (Editor)

Artists from disciplines commonly
seen as far removed from tattooing embrace it with a different look and
approach.

Artists from graphic design,
photography, illustration, painting and sculpture have found in tattooing a new
tool to express themselves and give way to their distinctive language. And they
do it with a fresh look and extraordinary results, often far removed from the
traditional tattoo. New Tattoo Artists presents the work of 25 tattoo
artists from around the world, taking us on an exhilarating journey through
this "new art of tattooing". Their work is nurtured by many sources, resulting
in a rich, diverse and especially unique book that offers a revitalized vision
of an ancient art along with the artists' own reflections and personal experiences.

Author Biography

Mariona Cabassa is a designer and illustrator. She studied illustration at the Massana Art School in Barcelona (Spain) and did a postgraduate degree at the Strasbourg School of Decorative Arts (ESADS, Strasbourg, France). Born in Barcelona in 1977, she has published her drawings and illustrations in more than 80 children's books for different publishers, including Barefoot Books, Book House and Quarry Books. A tireless explorer in search of new expressive territories, she has been involved in the art of tattooing for nearly four years. She has taught illustration applied to tattooing at the Elisava Design School in Barcelona and teaches at different art and design schools in Barcelona.