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• What is tattoo art?

  Tattoo art is an artform where a tattoo artist infuses ink into the skin of a customer.
• What differentiates tattoo art from other body arts?

  Tattoo art is characterized by its permanent or semi-permanent nature of marking the skin.
• What is the healing period in tattoo art?

  The healing period is the time it takes for a tattoo to heal after being marked on the skin.
• What factors can affect the healing period of a tattoo?

  The healing period can last from weeks to months depending on the size of the tattoo, ink used, and the roughness of the tattoo artist.
• What term was used to describe the indigenous Filipinos known for tattoo art during the pre-colonial period?

  They were called "Los Pintados" or "The Painted Ones."
• Why was traditional tattoo art banned during the colonial period?

  It was banned because the colonizers considered it barbaric and were disgusted by the art form.
• What happened to tattoo art in the post-colonial/modern period in the Philippines?

  Filipinos began reclaiming tattoo art as part of their cultural heritage after gaining independence.
• Who is Whang-od Oggay?


  • A tattoo artist from Buscalan, Kalinga, Philippines
  • Known as the "last" and oldest mambabatok
  • Part of the Butbut people of the Kalinga ethnic group
• Who is Elle Festin?


  • An American tattoo artist of Filipino origin
  • Created the Tatak ng Apat na Alon tribe in 1997
  • Popularized traditional Filipino tattooing globally
• Who is Marvin Halili Rivera?

  • A tattoo artist born and raised in the Philippines
  • Inspired by Whang-od Oggay
  • Started his own tattoo parlor, Mariposa Tattoo Studio, in Portland, Oregon
• What traditional tools did tattoo artists like Whang-od Oggay use?

  They used branches of thorny trees or carved bone needles.
• How did traditional tattoo artists create their ink?

  They made ink from a mixture of coal or soot with water, stirring until it was sticky.
• What is the most prominent modern tool used for tattooing?

  The tattoo machine is the most prominent modern tool used by artists.
• What is a key requirement when using a tattoo machine?

  It requires intense focus as a small slip can damage the skin.