Stand Out

It is amazing how society being so “rational” and “acceptable” of everyone today, has become a mockery or a slap on the face filled with hypocrisy.

As many of us decide to decorate or alter our bodies with skin art, piercings and other more drastic alterations, “Our” society looks down and judges those who decided to take part of the vast population of skin art and body modification aficionados and lovers.

 The art of tattooing and body alteration has been one of the most important social links throughout human evolution. 

From our ancient cultures decorating their bodies with ink, branding, and other body alterations to demonstrating their social status, to our current cultures around the world the skin arts are part of us. 

If these facts are captured in every corner of the world throughout books, images, temples, religions, and so many other mediums, why do societies and cultures push and judge us?

 Having a so-called professional, clean and presentable image is the standard and the ones with body modifications and decorations are looked at as lower, mediocre, uncivilized and “dangerous” citizens. 

We see that those with the “standard or acceptable” look in our society are not as different as us, possibly are not as good as they seem to look.

Having our bodies decorated, has always been a self-expression for love, passion, status and achievements in our human evolution; this does not determine a destructive and criminal mental state of mind.

Many can relate to a judgment, mockery, prejudice or even prosecution just because of their love for the arts.

These are the reasons why “Tainted Angels” is shouting out loud… 

“Unite against ignorance and prejudice. Let’s express our love for the skin arts and show the beauty of it with passion, understanding and creativity.”

Let us stop prejudice once and for all and hold creativity as our weapon for expression. Never let words hurt you; express yourself without limits with the TAINTED ANGELS.

NO MORE

During our lives, we are exposed to many events that reveal the truth about people. We see cases of racism, gender discrimination, prejudice, religion persecution, and many other reasons. These are the things people use to attack or diminish others. Even in our working place, where other employees and even management create these situations against others.

Why do we have to stand for this?

Ignorance and stupidity of others hurt those that  do well, just because they don’t look, talk or share beliefs. Many go through a hard time because of this, not just here but all around the world.

In the UK, a case about religious discrimination takes place when the British Airways airline fired four employees for wearing their crucifixes during work time, while others wear their religious symbols like Sikh turbans, bracelets, Muslim hijab and others... (www.euronews.com).   

In New York, we witness a racial discrimination case in the federal court between Chisholm and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in November 2011 (http://nydailyrecord.com).

In this case, we have a disability discrimination case, Roy M. Victor versus the State of New Jersey in October 2009. Roy M. Victor, an employee of the New Jersey State Trooper was not properly accommodated for his disability at work.

How can we secure our jobs, companies, families, and even ourselves if we do not take a second to see, hear, and understand others?

These issues can create such a dark cloud over your business, and yourself. Preventing such, can bring many people together in harmony.

These are only a few reasons why the Tainted Angels are here, one person can change the world. So imagine, what all of us can do together with our love, understanding, and passion for the arts, music and more?

Spread the wings of knowledge and educate others with reason and facts, but specially understanding and love.

Do not let others stop your dreams just because of your race, religion, ethnicity, beliefs, or looks. 

We can never judge a book by its cover, but we can be judge by our doings.

Express without limits! 

EclécticO International Inc..........!!!

“…Making the arts accessible national and international”

The Tainted Angels and Vividly Visions it’s been blessed today as we have joined the efforts and vision of EclécticO International Inc. a non-profit organization based in Puerto Rico. Their vision and hard work is driven towards the education and passion for kids and adults with disabilities. 

From their start they encounter many obstacles and prejudice towards them and the ones they hold hands with in this society that looks down or misunderstood the ones with a “disability” or learning disabilities.  

Equal to the mantra of Vividly Visions and the Tainted Angels, Ecléctico International believes in the same principals as we do: no prejudice, love, compassion, understanding and education of the arts to the ones that don’t believe in equality and are ignorant about the lives of others not equal to theirs.

Ecléctico International has been a groundbreaking group, as we do not see them as an organization, but a unification of believers. Breaking the barriers of limitations for the hard of hearing, blind and other physical and mental disabilities, Ecléctico International is making everything possible to have what we take for granted and overlook what they have in their every day lives accessible for this kids and adults.

Here is Tony Torres, one of the members a creative and motivational force behind Ecléctico International. He is a person that loves the arts and entertainment industry as well as the beautiful art of tattooing. Tony is one of the members that have encounter obstacles in his life do to his Spinal Bifida condition. Tony has never given up as he sees the world as a pool of opportunities and wisdom as he becomes part of many kid’s lives that feel misunderstood and isolated because of their conditions.

Implementing translators for sign language, audio representation and many other accessibility tools for the ones with obstacles in physical and mental development. With over 1 million people with disabilities in the Island of Puerto Rico, Ecléctico International is moving forward to a place where everyone can enjoy the company and development of each other in the arts and entertainment.

 Creating shows and school programs, Ecléctico International has become an international voice for everyone involved and lives with our brothers and sisters with developmental challenges. From the little Island of Puerto Rico to England, from Mexico to Brazil, from Germany to the United States… Ecléctico International is here to educate and access the potential of every single living being.

"Ecléctico making the arts accessible"

If you believe in this dream and have someone in your life or know of any one with a physical or mental development challenge come and join with understanding  the voice of eclécticO Int., Inc.

“Atrévete” … “Dare”