Tatiana Parcero's ‘Cartographies' Series Uses Ancient Maps
lourdes sanchez bayas — April 12, 2009 — Art & Design
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Tatiana Parcero is a Mexican artist whose 'Interior Cartographies' series integrates body art with hauntingly beautiful manipulated photos.
Using her body as a canvas, Parcero superimposes 200-year-old engravings and illustrations from medical books, ancient maps, codices, symbols, and diagrams to construct photos (transparency overlays).
In doing so, she creates self-portraits that blend biographical and mythical elements to provide Parcero with a deeper and highly ethereal sense of identity and self-definition.
Implications - There is something to be said about an artist who illustrates their work or creates impressive public installation, but Tatiana Parcero is notable for using her own body as a vessel through which she makes her point. By using her body as a canvas, Tatiana Parcero shows a commitment to her artwork that is almost unmatchable.
Using her body as a canvas, Parcero superimposes 200-year-old engravings and illustrations from medical books, ancient maps, codices, symbols, and diagrams to construct photos (transparency overlays).
In doing so, she creates self-portraits that blend biographical and mythical elements to provide Parcero with a deeper and highly ethereal sense of identity and self-definition.
Implications - There is something to be said about an artist who illustrates their work or creates impressive public installation, but Tatiana Parcero is notable for using her own body as a vessel through which she makes her point. By using her body as a canvas, Tatiana Parcero shows a commitment to her artwork that is almost unmatchable.
Trend Themes
1. Body Art Integration - Tatiana Parcero's 'Interior Cartographies' series integrates body art with ancient illustrations to construct photos that blend biographical and mythical elements.
2. Ethereal Self-portraits - Tatiana Parcero's self-portraits using transparency overlays of ancient maps, symbols, and diagrams create a highly ethereal sense of identity and self-definition.
3. Unique Artistic Medium - Tatiana Parcero's use of her own body as a canvas showcases a commitment to her artwork and sets her apart in the art world.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Tatiana Parcero's innovative use of body art and ancient illustrations opens up new possibilities in the field of fine arts.
2. Photography - Tatiana Parcero's manipulation of photographs through transparency overlays introduces a new approach to photography.
3. Body Modification - Tatiana Parcero's use of her body as a canvas for art creates opportunities for exploration and innovation in the field of body modification.
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