Thursday, October 3, 2013

Extinction empathy tattoos commemorate less charismatic species

This is a new theme for tattoos that I have not seen before.


Illustrator Samantha Dempsey wanted to bring attention to the un-charismatic creatures that have gone extinct. She created species empathy tattoos, which are temporary tattoos to honor animals that have disappeared. Her work combines the tradition of memorial tattoos with the exquisite detail one might find in an illustrated field guide.



Extinction empathy tattoos commemorate less charismatic species

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