Projection Vs Introjection: A Case Study of The Suicide Girls

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Questionnaire Samples

Dr. Selma Odek's discussion of methodology and memory collection inspired my own methodology for the following 
questionnaire's. Participants were encouraged to write down 
their initial responses, feelings, recollections. This does not
mean, however, that there was not room for construction.
While observing participants it was evident that, for some
more than others, a degree of thought and conscious awareness 
of "what psychoanalysis calls secondary revision" was taking
place (Kuhn 180). Some people even erased and replaced their
initial response.

Globalization, Transition, Memory: The Case of Horimono

From as early as 1830 in Edo, Japan there are written records of formal gatherings of tattoo enthusiasts. Today, tattoo 'conventions' are common both in the West and Japan, but the fact that they were taking place over 160 years ago is indicative of the long and rich history of Horimono (http://horimono.net). Notorious for its link  to the dark underbelly of the Japanese Criminal world, Horimono was a word and practice met with fear by many. Today, the practice is emerging in Japan amongst youth reclaiming and aiming to eliminate the stigma cast upon this misunderstood art form. In the West, there has been a flux in interest in this art form with celebrities like Angelina Jolie having tattoos done with the traditional tools of Horimono (although hers were done in Thailand). Horimono is a good case to study in gaining a better understanding of all tattoo art. As this art form is better understood and less associated with deviant subcultures (much like the tattoo art of the West) it becomes more socially 'acceptable'. For more on youth and artists in Japan aiming to de-stigmatize this practice see "The Japanese Tattoo (horimono)" on You Tube. 

Tattoo art is certainly permeating more than just

 the artistic landscape of Toronto... it's popularity

 is now being used by marketers attempting to cash

 in on the 'trend'. Perhaps they're trying to appeal to

 some kind of imagined "EXTREME" demographic, by

associating this energy drink with tattoo art. 

   

American Statistics

WHO HAS TATTOOS?
"How many tattoos do you currently have on your body?"
(People saying "one or more")

Base: All Adults
All Adults 16%

Region
East 14%
Midwest 14%
South 15%
West 20%

Age
18 - 24 13%
25 - 29 36%
30 - 39 28%
40 - 49 14%
50 - 64 10%
65 + 7%

Sex
Male 16%
Female 15%

Race/Ethnicity
White 16%
Black 14%
Hispanic 18%

Party I.D.
Republican 14%
Democratic 18%
Independent 12%
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual 31%

Sara

"My tattoo shows that I'm an optimistic person,
and a lot of people call me giggles...cause thats
what I do!"

Sara notes the change in the publics perception
of tattoo art, she states "Yes, it has definetely
changed over the past couple of years just like styles
evolve along with perceptions, cultures, and views.
I think its through pop culture...its become a fad,
making it more accepted by others/society"

Rachel

 
"If my tattoos say anything about my identity, it's that
I appreciate art. All my tattoos were designed and brought
to life by my tattoo artist who is brilliant"

"My tattoos each bring back seperate memories. One of a friend,
one of a stage in my life, and the other of my actual tattoo artist"