Welcome to SKIN.

 

In 2018 I had a tattoo as part of my research, the tattoo is to represent reclaiming the word CHAV but also to acknowledge the intergenerational connection of four working class women: Amber, Me, my Mum and my Nan. The tattoo is made up of four elements: the word CHAV which represents my research, a thistle for my mum Anne Green, lavender for my nana Monica Gallagher, and all the elements are brought together in the star sign constellation of Aquarius, which is my daughter Amber’s star sign. The piece can be explored in any order, and you can dip in and out of it as you like. 

 

C: To watch me getting the tattoo in 2018.

 

H: To explore some of my initial ideas for the project.   

 

A: To hear me answering questions in 2020.

 

V: To interact with 2025 reflections.

 

THISTLE: To hear a chat with me mum.

 

LAVENDER: To read some memories of my little nana. 

 

STARS: To hear chats about CHAV’s and SLAG’s with Amber.