[BCMA] IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tattoos & Scrimshaw - the Art of the Sailor Opens Thursday

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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vancouver Maritime Museum

EXHIBITION
*Tattoos & Scrimshaw: The Art of The Sailor*
Vancouver Maritime Museum
March 14 - October 13

VANCOUVER, BC (March 2013) Indelible and highly personal, tattoos and
scrimshaw capture in ink the stories or our maritime culture.

The modern, western tattoo evolved from the early days of global
exploration, when ancient mariners sailed to native South Pacific
communities and were introduced to the idea of body art. The practice of
self-decoration became an artistic expression for sailors and an
opportunity to create permanence in an otherwise unpredictable occupation.
 Images of boats, women or items from home have morphed over the years into
the tattoo artistry see today. In our modern culture, "Sailor Jerry" style
tattoos are synonymous with maritime service, but these iconic symbols and
imagery tell stories and traditions that are ages old.

In a similar fashion, scrimshaw transferred the idea of tattooing from skin
to whale tooth and bone, with the use of pigment and the skill of
engraving. The Vancouver Maritime Museum is thrilled to display over 50
pieces of scrimshaw from its collection. These rarely seen treasures depict
sailors’ desires and dreams, as well as moments of sadness and great
adventure.

This spring and summer the Vancouver Maritime Museum celebrates the long
history of nautical tattoos and sailor art, with TATTOOS & SCRIMSHAW: The
Art of The Sailor.

PHOTOS FOR THE EXHIBIT ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Some examples are here: Flickr http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEiVgnj
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Thanks and acknowledgement to our exhibit contributing artists, designers,
and community partners:
Skipp Design www.skippdesign.com
Kitty Mussallem www.thealmightyqueen.com
Chris Hold Tattoos www.chrishold.com
Lucy Bellwood lucybellwood.tumblr.com
Museum Of Anthropology moa.ubc.ca
Ernst Oslender www.primal.bc.ca/scrimshaw
Nina Corrie http://www.tattoosfornow.com
Zoe Peled  http://lotuslandtattoo.com/


Many thanks to our sponsors:
BC Arts Council http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/
Cloverdale Paint http://www.cloverdalepaint.com/
City of Vancouver http://vancouver.ca/
MET Fine Printers http://www.metprinters.com/
The Tyee http://thetyee.ca/


WHERE
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6J 1A3

WHEN
March 14 – October 13
www.vanmaritime.com
604-257-8300

For more information go to www.vanmaritime.com or contact:

Jen Hill
Marketing Officer
jen at vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
604-257-8300/Direct 604-257-8302

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*Jen Hill
*Marketing Officer
1905 Ogden Ave | Vancouver, BC, V6J 1A3
604-257-8302 | @vanmaritime
jen at vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

*Tattoos & Scrimshaw : Art of the Sailor
*Opens March 14, 2013
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