PANEL DISCUSSION

Skin

Co-presented with AIGA

From cave walls to touch screens, no surface is off limits to the creativity of artists and designers. What about the most accessible surface of all, our own bodies? See the tattoo-inspired work of Dr. Lakra, then hear from the artist and others whose work brings them in close contact with skin as we ask, what are the challenges of creating the most personal and intimate of designs?

Dr. Lakra is an Oaxaca-based artist, tattooist, and subject of a solo exhibition at the ICA. The imagery in his layered works references everything from cultural traditions of body art and ancient rituals to kitschy erotica and hallucinogenic visions.

Allen Zadeh, Director of Industrial Design at Smart Design, has over 15 years in the design industry, having work with such clients as Burton, ESPN, Microsoft, and Timberland.

Sandy Poirier, Owner of Shag Salon, is a purveyor of “Rockstar Hair” and a DJ on the side. With an unapologetic mix of tattoos, toughness, and style, his canvas includes both hair and skin. His South Boston salon has been featured on MTV, the Style Network, and TLC.

Moderator Stephanie Murg is a New York-based writer and art adviser whose interests lie at the nexus of art, design, fashion, and capital markets. She is an editor of the influential design blog unBeige, named one of 12 sites that “define cool” by Newsweek.

The Dr. Lakra exhibition will be open to ticket holders from 5 - 6:30 pm.

This program is made possible through the generosity of Vivien and Alan Hassenfeld.

LINKS
www.smartdesignworldwide.com
www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/
http://shagboston.com/