The Skin Project
“Skin” is a project by writer Shelley Jackson where participants have a word tattooed on them (in a classic book typeface) from a story, that is known only the participants. I heard about it a few years ago (I might have even applied) but forgot about until tonight. I don’t know why it popped in my brain.
I just emailed her expressing my interest in participating. My chances are slim because she has over 10,000 new applicants and only 692 spots available. It’s worth a shot.
Like I wrote in my email to her, I don’t have a profound reasoning for interest in participating. I just love words, typography, and projects that involve multiple participants. Plus, the idea of being part of a story written on flesh that’s walking around this planet in very exciting to me.
I don’t have any tattoos (yet), just a lot of scars. I’ve been thinking about them lately. I have a a few ideas involving type and math that have been bouncing around my brain for years. Soon they’ll be out of my skull and on my skin.
2 Comments
Miss. Genevieve said 350 days ago:
oh, let me in on your thoughts.
I would love to participate.
I do enjoy product/skin placements.There are so few to pick from.
S.R. Wild said 350 days ago:
OK, I’ll show you the blueprints if you come to town.
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