Monday, 26 September 2016

A Temple of Body Art: Heartwork Tattoo Festival



It is well said that tattoos give us the freedom to express ourselves. Though a little painful, this kind of body art looks remarkably beautiful, once it’s imprinted. And if you too yearn for tattoos, then you must not miss the Heartwork Tattoo Festival. Read on to find out more.

The Heartwork Tattoo Festival


The Heartwork Tattoo Festival is India’s biggest tattoo convention where world famous professional tattoo artists meet up and compete. People all around the world visit this festival and come back all joyful with a beautiful art on their body. There are different booths set up for different tattoo artists, who show off their best designs that will really mesmerize you. Whether a large Lord Shiva tattoo on the back or your boyfriend’s name in a unique font, these artists can fulfil any wish of yours.

Venue


Held in New Delhi, this festival will take place on the 4th, 5th and 6th of December at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. For the participating tattoo artists, people are just a living canvas that they can use to flaunt their unusual artwork. Whether you want a biomechanical tattoo, a realistic one or an oriental art on your body, you can find everything at this tattoo festival with ease.

Participants


Your heart will certainly skip a beat when you get to know that Master in Oriental Art, Andy Shou from Taiwan will be taking part in the Heartwork Tattoo Festival along with Anil Gupta and Paul Booth from US. They are those legendary artists who have made a mark in the tattoo industry with their unique styles. This festival will also feature performers from Sweden like Jocke and Anna along with Pj Swedberg who have mastered in realistic and portrait art. Other artists who will be participating in this festival are:
  • ·         Chad Koeplinger from US, known for his abstract art.
  • ·         Yang East Tattoo from Taiwan, famous for Portrait, Abstract and Realistic , Oriental Art
  • ·         Mohan Gurung from Nepal, a renowned artist in portrait art.
  • ·         From France, they have Ona Navarro Cots, known for creating a perfect blend of techniques and styles.
  • ·         Last, but not (at all) the least, this festival will introduce many new and talented tattoo artists such as Vicky Malani, Shashi Prajapati, Yogesh Deswal and Tuhi Dutta.


Entertainment 


At the Heartwork Tattoo Festival, not only do you get to witness the body art of various talented artists, but also get entertained by music artists that are in demand. Still thinking? Well, you will get to bystander performances by Parikrama, FuzzCulture, Warwan, MYST DJ, Loud Street Girls, Traffic Jam and Undying Inc. Don’t think that’s enough? Don’t worry, they have more for you. Absorb the live graffiti art show by Zine and certainly do not miss the live skateboarding show by the Free Motion Skating. All this entertainment at one tattoo festival! It is certainly value for money.

All You Need To Know

 

Totally excited about the Heartwork Tattoo Festival? Well before you get all set with your bags packed and passports in your hand, here is some important information for you to note down.

How to Reach: Whether you live in France, Italy or Japan, you will easily be able to reach New Delhi by air.
Where to Stay: The Leela Palace, The Lalit, Dusit Devarana
Places to Visit: Chandni Chowk, India Gate, Garden of Five Senses
Best Restaurants: Bukhara, Pan Asian, Barbeque Nation

A place where all tattoo artists will compete under one roof, well that is certainly a tattoo lover’s heaven! So, how about imprinting some of their best designs on your body? Go ahead and let your body be your journal.