It has been far too long since I visited the art space. It is located in downtown Trenton, NJ and has been used as a gallery, studio space and art classroom for years! The exhibit was a display of Tattoo related art. Some images of actual tattoos on men and women, and other pieces on display were artwork that would fall into the genre of the Tattoo visual culture both in the often surrealist style and in the use of allegory. It really was an interesting exhibit!
There were people outside grilling some food for visitors and other people who owned businesses that fall into the Tattoo artsy culture were there with some products and business cards. This one young lady had some interesting and fun pieces of jewelry fro sale. Unfortunately, because I didn't know there were going to be vendors, I did not bring any cash with me. The whole vibe of the place was relaxed and chilled. People outside conversing, people inside viewing art and children standing close to their parents looking shyly at the artwork on the walls and the artwork on the fellow patrons... well not this patron :P Still I am the only one in my family without ink :P:P My cousin, however, met one of the local Ink artists and made herself an appointment to return for an extension of one of her Tats.
After leaving the show, so I could drop my cousins off at there car for the long drive back to Sussex County, I went to another friend's place to chill. I wasn't ready to turn in for the night and wanted to do something. Ended up playing Bowling on the Wii while under the influence of Tequila and I was AWESOME!!! :P:P but I think I would still prefer real bowling :P
