tattoo meanings

Tattoos in the workplace fight oppression

“Conformity in the corporate workspace is highly valued, whereas individuality is seen as inefficient. Think of a stereotypical office building interior. Cubicles are neat and orderly, and work is done cleanly and efficiently. Deadlines are assigned and met. Monotony is the killer of the human spirit, and I argue that art — which disrupts monotony…
A Tattoo Tales tour

Tattoos are unique and personal to the individual. Jack Francis asks some Butler students about their tattoos and what it means to them.
Tattoo Tales: Sophie Graham

Graham merges personal significance with spontaneous exploration through her tattoos.
Tattoo Tales: Lauren Stubbs

“When I travel, I like to go to walk-in places. That’s a souvenir that sticks with you forever.”
Tattoo Tales: Lucy Smith

“I enjoy [the tattoo] in the moment. It has meaning in the moment. It has good memories attached to it.”
Tattoo Tales: Gia Flynn

First-year Gia Flynn already has eight tattoos, and she plans on getting 22 by the time of her 22nd birthday.
Dawgs with Style: Lenice Bailey

Multimedia reporter Alexis Wallman hears from Butler first-year Lenice Bailey and why her style means so much to her.
Tattoo Tales: Jenn Whitaker

“They don’t all have to have a super big meaning to them. You can just think they look cool!”