Style Guides: Clueless Tattoos

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All about the origin and stylistic elements of Ignorant tattoos.

Clueless style tattoos are a hot topic in the industry right now - while their irreverence appeals to some, more traditionalist tattoo enthusiasts dislike them for the same reason. We think there is enough space in the tattoo parlor for styles of all kinds, so let's take a look at Ignorant style tattoos. Where did they come from and why are they controversial?

Beyond connotations

The word "ignorant" carries some negative connotations - the word itself is formally defined as "absent knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or inexperienced." While an Ignorant style tattoo critic may mean it literally when describing the style, fans will wear them as a badge of honor because they touch the essence of the style itself. This is due not so much to a lack of knowledge, but to irony and humor.

Clueless tattoos are defined by their simple, album-like quality of lines and generally no shading. They tend to look handmade, as Youtube tattoo artist Celle Est said in a video on the subject: "The markers of good tattoos, like straight lines and cohesive designs, don't really have anything to do with clueless tattoo style. The Ignorant tattoo theme tends to be ironic and very tongue-in-cheek."

This style is associated with old Russian-style prison tattoos and other underground practices that predate modern tattooing as we know it today. Their popularity has grown with the advent of tattoo equipment and over the Internet, especially with the tattoos worn by celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Pete Davidson and Machine Gun Kelly who are covered in these types of tattoos, at least until Davidson started getting tattoos. . it's been removed!

Ignorance is in the eye of the beholder

The style originated in Paris, France, thanks in large part to the work of former graffiti artist Fuzi Uvtpka. He popularized his style of simple cartoon illustrations through his graffiti before turning to tattoos in the 90s. In an interview with Vice, Uvtpk explained that he thinks people like his tattoos because "There are so many people who have tattoos now, but they are meaningless, but people are starting to want something more authentic."

This point has been echoed by another Youtuber tattoo artist named Struthless, who claims that “as the tattoo gets more popular, it loses some of its tenacity and cash. Thus, as a protest against what the tattoo industry considers to be "good art", the ignorant style gained notoriety. Since simply getting a tattoo is no longer an act of cultural defiance, ignorant style enthusiasts have found a new way to make fun of permanence."

Tattoo artists (and tattoo collectors) who are more committed to the cultural history and rich traditions of tattooing may not understand this concept, but ultimately getting or wearing a tattoo is a form of self-expression, so it's really a matter of what attracts. You are aesthetic. If you're interested in the Ignorant tattoo style, check out Fuzi Uvtpk, as well as Sean from Texas, Auto Christ, and Egbz.

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Article: Mandy Brownholtz