The works on view - tattooed silicone skins, petri dishes and other synthetic objects, - stand as fully realized art objects while remaining grounded in the discipline of tattooing. These surfaces allow students to develop fluency in line, shading, composition, and machine control, while engaging tattooing beyond the limitations of the body. Removed from permanence and biography, the work opens space for experimentation, revision, and formal exploration central to the students ’ growth as artists. Silicone functions simultaneously as proxy, archive, and experimental ground.

Together, the students ’ works reflect tattooing in formation - where skill acquisition, historical awareness, and personal expression converge. The exhibition offers a glimpse into how a new generation of artists may shape the future of the medium through disciplined practice, informed experimentation, and distinct artistic voice.