Aa´In tatuajes para el alma: El poder de la narrativa en el lenguaje gráfico y simbólico del tatuaje contemporáneo.

Abstract

This degree work addresses the loss of uniqueness and narrative value in contemporary tattooing, an ancestral practice that has historically served as a means of cultural, spiritual and personal expression. Inspired by memories of indigenous communities, such as the Sikuani, who use body marks as identity and spiritual manifestations, the author reflects on how massification and visual reproduction have diluted the unique symbolism of modern tattoos. The general objective is to generate a critical reflection on the narrative and symbolic value of contemporary tattoos, promoting their revaluation through the creation of personalized designs that tell unique stories. To do this, an ethnographic methodology is used that combines semi-structured interviews, participant observation and audiovisual documentation, allowing the motivations and emotions of the participants in the creative process to be explored. This work is presented as an innovative contribution to the field of visual arts, uniting tradition and modernity to return the tattoo its authenticity and symbolic depth. In addition, it seeks to raise public awareness about the importance of these practices as forms of cultural and personal expression.