Marks of Identity

posted Jul 29, 2011 | map this

tattoo portrait photo DeMichelleSomething to look for at Troy Night Out: "Marks of Identity" by William DeMichele at the Photo Center Gallery. From the blurbage:

For over 30 years, William DeMichele has been a Capital District professional photographer, and for the last 2 decades he has traveled 5 continents to document the colorful world of tattooing. his approach to photographing tattooed men and women is to use a formal studio setting and to concentrate on the person in front of the lens. "these are portraits of people with tattoos, not tattoos on people", DeMichele proclaims. the result in and intimate look at those who have made a commitment to literally wear their hearts on their sleeve.

The opening reception for is tonight. The exhibit runs through August 21.

photo: Bill DeMichele

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The Photo Center Gallery
404 River Street
Troy, NY 12180

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