The Body Art Galleries have undergone a categorization "upgrade". Things have new names. Categories have been added to better reflect the artistic community.

Earlier, we took at look at Cosmetic Applications news.deviantart.com/article/82…

Recap:
Body Art is a home for works of art created on a human canvas.
Photo editing and digital makeup are not Body Art. Manipulation and digital art may be included as ELEMENTS of a completed image, but must not overshadow or otherwise obscure the hand-applied skills demonstrated by the Traditional artist.

Body Modification is defined as: Photographs of alterations to the skin and body.

Deviations found in Traditional: Body Art: Body Modification range from simple jewelry piercings to massive permanent changes to the body. The meaning and dedication behind Deviations varies from the impulsive to the profoundly spiritual.

Body Modification requires that the owner declare a very public pact with art. Why would someone tattoo an artichoke on their leg? Why would someone have a design cut into their flesh? The reasons are as varied as the work.

Body Modification requires an injury to the skin that requires healing. Blood is often present. It is imperative that the artist KNOWS what they are doing, and that the client understands proper aftercare – and what they are letting themselves in for. Because of this, there is a huge emphasis on education.

There are tattooists and piercers who routinely refuse service if they feel the client "doesn't get it".

There are parlors that have reputations for spreading hepatitis.

There can be a line that blurs between art, shock, and self harm.
Self harm is not permitted on DA. For more policy information, see FAQ 284 help.deviantart.com/284/

The new Body Modification categories are intended to help showcase this community by expanding the sub categories. Accompanying the category Descriptions are Examples intended to illustrate each heading. These examples include Daily Deviations from within Body Art, selections from my gallery and Favorites and images from galleries beyond Traditional that effectively illustrate an artistic execution.

Tattoos: Permanent Ink under skin


Scarification/Branding: Purposefully executed design scarring


Adornment: Permanent jewelry piercings, Dermal implants, bifurcation, etc.


Ritual Piercing & Suspension: Temporary skin punctures

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