Logo by Sparky, Iron Tiger Tattoo, Columbia

Missouri Ink Tattoo Exhibition

July 5 - August 24, 2024
Opening Reception: July 5, 5-8pm

Missouri Ink examines the powerful visual language of tattoos. Focusing on the artwork of tattoo artists throughout Missouri, this exhibition explores tattoos as a respected art form, highlighting the incredible skill and creativity of the medium.

The Foundry traveled throughout the state to intimately capture Missouri’s tattoo studios and their artists. These photographs allow visitors to get a behind-the-scenes and in-depth view of the shops and their work. Accompanying the photographs are original watercolor paintings of artist flash (curated sheets of available, pre-designed tattoos), along with tattooed synthetic arms, hands, and even duckies!

Missouri Ink challenges traditional perceptions of tattoos, elevating them to their rightful place in fine art, and investigating the fundamental question, “What is art?”

Included Studios

Tattooed duckies and select tattooed arms will be available for purchase through a silent auction, with proceeds benefitting Bikers Against Child Abuse - St. Louis Chapter.

 
 
 

Friday, August 23rd, 2pm-9pm
Saturday, August 24th, 12pm-9pm

The Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up to present the Tattoo Arts and Crafts Fair, a part-tattoo, part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts fair to bring together the best local tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles areas.

Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, live music, and lots of tattoos will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall. This event is presented in conjunction with the closing of Missouri Ink.

 
 

Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.