Historical tattoos: Maori |
What does it mean for us today?
In our society, they are entirely individualistic. No commitment, just identification with a desired style, person, myth or theme. Maybe to a Nation, mostly Japan, without being part of this Nation. A symbol of detachment.
Japanese tattoos |
But what if you change?
And you will change, as you grow. I hope for everyone to be in constant personal growth.
How can you redefine yourself when you need to?
You might prefer to be a model.
Hm, difficult. Tattoos may be out of fashion some day.
Versatility rules.
My Slave Has Never been Tatooed and I like it. Why?
My husband's back -- painted by me |
I have another sub now -- with my husband's approval.
He is tattooed with a large picture, covering the left half of his back and parts of his leg.
I find that it builds up a barrier. He cannot fully give himself to me. He defined himself in a way that he chose -- free to do so, of course. But it is a choice with unwanted effect in a BDSM-relationship. I don't whip him, I whip his tattoo.
And it creates a subtle separation.