Man with a tattoo
2007 | Photographic series- C-Type Prints, 75 x 105 (cm)
By Oraib Toukan
Nothing
particular is known about the subject of this series or can
be seen of him except for the intricate tattoo that spreads
over his upper back. The tattoo is a tangle of forms, including
a dagger, an eagle’s wings, and a map and flag of Palestine.
Man with a tattoo was first envisioned as an exploration
of patriotic tattoos of a people in exile. After facing much
difficulty in shooting the subject matter, the piece turned
into a photo installation of a single image.
The series as well as the process of its production are symbolic,
shedding light on the simultaneous pride and shame associated
with patriotism, identity, and a fading memory.
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