Scratching the Surface

October 03, 2021 - October 24, 2021

Riebeek Kasteel, Riebeeck Kasteel, South Africa

A solo exhibition by Sharon Bischoff.  

tattoo (ta-too) noun, plural tat-toos.       ...the act or practice of marking the skin with indelible patterns, pictures legends etc.... by making punctures in it and inserting pigments.     ....a pattern, picture, legend etc..., so made.   verb (used with object), tat-tooed, tat-too-ing.    ...to mark (the skin) with tattoos.    ...to put (tattoos) on the skin. 

"My artwork for this exhibition depicts people I know who have used tattoos not only to beautify their bodies, but also to make a connection with something larger than themselves - inspirational words to live by, loved ones who have passed away, and symbols that keep memories alive."