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The Art of Tattooing

The Art of Tattooing

THE ART OF TATTOOING: An Introduction to the History of Tattooing and its Evolution as a Fine Art Form

Saturday, July 9 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm | Must be 18 to attend

Admission: $10 per person | $ 5 Cedarhurst members
Food Concessions & Cash Bar – featured cocktail

Presented by: Guy Aitchison | Tattoo Artist & Educator

▶ 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Michele Wortman exhibit | Shrode Art Center
View tattoo artist Michele Wortman’s oil paintings | Cash Bar
▶ 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Guy Aitchison Presentation | Performance Hall
View Guy Aitchison's oil paintings on display
▶ 8:00 -10:00 pm – Mix & Mingle

Enjoy the ‘live gallery’ of tattooed individuals. Several of Guy and Michele’s ‘art collectors’ will be present. We encourage everyone to show-off their tattoos.

Have an opportunity to view and purchase a variety of the books they have published, as well as prints of their artwork and merchandise.

DIY- temporary tattoo station with metallic, glitter and realistic looking temp. tattoos for free

GUY AITCHISON
• tattoo artist since 1988
• educator in tattoo field since 1992
• involved in countless events, publications and exhibitions
• featured artist in ‘Tattoo’ an art exhibit at the Field Museum, Chicago
• appeared in various TV productions including Tattoo Wars, LA ink and Best Ink
• known for his abstract “Biomechanical” style which he has helped popularize
• gave Rob Zombie his first tattoo in 1989 when he was 21

PROGRAM SPONSOR: Toni Smith

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
$10 per person ($5 for members)
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Sat, 9 Jul 2022

Event Supported By

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
618-242-1236
courtney@cedarhurst.org
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
2600 Richview Rd.
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
618-242-1236
heatherb@cedarhurst.org