Hello everyone, It's been a while since I have been here, but for good reasons. We have been working on some projects and here is one of them for you to enjoy and pass it along for others to see.
So come along and help us with this phase for the Tainted Angels.
With your help we will be able to spread the voice and love.
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.
In today’s society, indifference and rejection become fuel
to most of us. The image of beauty in our so-called “mainstream” or public eye, to be more direct, causes many to undermine skin art (in addition to body alterations). This art has surfaced from the
underground and started to make its voice heard. Since 2001 few agencies have had the courage to fight this discrimination. What we are about to establish here
in the Central Florida Area is a new type of agency and movement in the fashion
and music world.
In our previous blog we talked about models with skin art or
tattoos and body modification. This group will be a forefront of a tattoo movement -- it will be known as the
“Tainted Angels.” The group will empower itself, venting forth anger and
frustration, while artistically presenting a variety of shows to the world. They will
show that the same capabilities and skills of the mainstream performers and or
models without prejudice.
Tainted Angels will be the key point for many to express
their love for the arts. Music and modeling are the foundation for the Tainted
Angels. The vast array of music genres and diverse visual expressions of the
members will be presented to clubs, television stations and many other venues
for the single or group exposure of their work.
This type of movement has not been integrated to the
mainstream fully. A small portion of it has been shown in television, tattoo conventions, and music festivals nationwide. Many agencies specializing in
models with tattoos and body modifications are not established in the United
States. Agencies like NY Body
Art, Wicked Talent, Tattoo Models Wanted, HV Agency, and
others are not exposed as they should be, due to their models that are considered tainted with skin art and body modifications.
In countries like England, Lithuania, Yugoslavia and other countries do not reject the body decoration or alteration as it is in our society here in
the United States. Agencies like the Spirit
Models and New
Blood Models are just some of the main agencies that fully support models
with tattoos and body alterations abroad.
These agencies offer assistance to many
venues here in the United States, because of the lack of modeling agencies with
tattooed models.
In Vividly Visions Productions the “Tainted Angels” are not
just an idea, but also a voice for the alternative lifestyle genre.
Once again, Tainted Angels is back with information on
skin art and body alteration sub-culture with an upcoming tattoo convention in
Orlando. The “Marked for Life Expo” a Female Tattoo Artist Exposition that has
become a tradition in the Orlando area for the tattoo collector, artist and
enthusiast. The “Marked for Life Expo” has run for 18 years bringing the
amazing talent of female artist around the nation to the eyes of the artistic
sub-culture. This year the expo will take place on January 17th thru
January 20th at the Holiday Inn Orlando 12125 High
Tech Avenue in Orlando Florida.
The
“Marked for Life Expo” is the effort and creation of Deanna Lippens owner of
Deanna Skin Arts Tattoo Shop in Christmas FL. Deanna Skin Arts is the only
tattoo shop in the city of Christmas. Deanna celebrates 33 years in the tattoo
industry as she started in 1980 by her passion for the skin art. Deanna’s shop
address is 25026 East Colonial Drive Christmas, FL 32709 and their contact
number is (407) 281-1228.
TaintedAngels will be present on this 18th edition of “Marked for Life” exposition.
I will be cruising, talking, filming and immortalizing the art and people from
this amazing exposition of talent and passion for the skin arts and present it
to you.
We will begin a tradition and journey of the exposure of the
sub-culture as we present the ones that love the skin arts as equals. It does
not matter what religion, believes, race, culture or background we are, one
thing unites us without prejudice or rejection… “ART”.
The
Tainted Angels believes in no rejection or prejudice for those who live and
love the art and free expression. We will stand strong against ignorance and
misconception for the meaning and looks of the one that loves the art. We will
move forward to a bigger and better place where our looks and choices for the
decoration of our bodies will not be seen as a lower level of humanity and
personality.
Only
the open mind and heart can stop the hate and prejudice of the unknown and
misunderstood.
Join
us in this journey for the education and acceptance of all without limits,
without prejudice, only acceptance that we are all brothers and sisters no
matter what we believe in or where cultured as we were raised in a world of
blindness and hatred.
In today’s
entertainment industry exposure is key. Showcasing your act, brand, sound,
visuals, and specially your voice it is very critical. Having a platform where
you can expose all of your talents and products it has become the focus for the
industry.
In 1987 someone came up with this concept in showcasing everything in
entertainment under one roof, one place, one community. Austin, Texas was the birthplace
for South by Southwest a multi-production festival. Now in their 27th Annual Festival, South by Southwest has evolved from a conference about entertainment to a world renounce entity.
South by
Southwest also, known as SXSW brought all genres of music, films, media and
technology together through their annual festival. In SXSW an artist, producer,
designer, director, programmer and any other creative position in the
entertainment industry can display their work and network through the worldwide
community that attends the events. Over 2,000 musicians, producers, directors, marketers,
fashion designers, and many other sides of the industry from all over the world
collide here.
Having the
chance to show your passion for photography, tattoos, music, video and the many
trades for your career, this is the place. “The SXSW Trade
Show is the heart of the converging industries experienced at SXSW. The
four-day show celebrates the organizations that define the ever-evolving
relationship between media, technology, creators and consumers” (About.
SXSW.com).
For the
Tainted Visions projected idea for our audience, this is one of the best
platforms to step on. Putting a giant network of art and entertainment lovers
together will spread the concept and love for the lifestyle that many have been
living in “secret” or not to the fullest because of the so called mainstream
society rejection.
SXSW gives a stage to stand and yell to everyone that loves
the alternative lifestyle that there are more of us out there.
We are all
creative, we are all artistic, we are all fanatics, and we are one. Joining
this event and be part of Tainted Visions will give you a place to express your
passion and talent with others. If you enjoy music, art, photography, design
and any other part of the entertainment and tattooing, this is where you belong
Tainted Visions.
A fresh scene for models and performers with skin art in Central Florida.
Today's skin art has grown to a magnificent level
of acceptance in today’s society. Still in some areas of entertainment and
business, skin art or tattoos continue to be a taboo or just not accepted. This has
created a way to people to find ways to show, glorify or just enjoy the art and
beauty of this ancient art. We can start with the world renown alternate
adult entertainment group of the Suicide Girls.
The group started in 2001 with the soft-core pin up photo style.
Suicide Girls introduced a new style of modeling to society where any woman that
feels gorgeous and beautiful that love the punk rock scene can be part of. These women have
joined the Suicide Girls group in the thousands worldwide.
Courtesy of Her Without A Name (Youtube.com)
A few years after the Suicide Girls success on 2006, The Gods Girls were created. The GG expanded the admiration
and love for the punk rock models covered in tattoos to a higher level of adult
entertainment. The alternate pornographic site still promotes skin art on female models, but focuses more on carnal desire instead of the love of tattooing as
a manifestation of beauty through art.
With these two sides of the same coin, I want to bring a
scene to the Central Florida Area. This scene will be for those who love skin art on men and women, and dream to be part of the modeling industry, but are rejected because if their body art. This scene will be
infused with the erotic styles of electronic music, hardcore metal and other seductive sounds and visuals that will escalate the senses of the show.
This will bring a new generation of artists and art lovers
together in Central Florida. The performances and the execution of visual
displays will bring controversy to the area as well. The passion and admiration
for this art will not be stopped by the controversy of the public that do not
understand the subculture. Inked Angels will be the new reality in Central Florida… Coming
Soon!
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.
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 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.
