Second success for Body Art Festival
Over 70 artists attend event set to become annual institution.
Tuesday 17th August 2010
The second annual Norwich Body Art Festival has raised high hopes for its continuation after its resounding success over the weekend. Held in the historic confines of St. Andrews Hall, the event attracted interest from across the country, from those inking and those being inked alike.
The two-day Festival, organised and presented by Outline Magazine and the popular Indigo Studios of Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, drew colourfully-adorned participants from far and wide - among them, internationally-acclaimed artist of Divine Canvas, Xed le Head. Alongside him, local studios Sith, Rude Boys and Factotum were joined by artists from Lowestoft, Swaffham and Dereham.
Gemma King, of Indigo Studios, was pleased with the turnout.
"It's a busy event, and it's great to see so many new faces," she said. "There has been a great response, and there are artists here whom we are very proud to be hosting."
Alongside hosting the many artists and studios, the Body Art Festival provides a platform for small, independent retailers and bigger businesses selling vintage clothing and cult streetwear. Nestled between the inkers were stands from the Rock Collection, Hair From Hell and Boobie Trap Corsets. In the Gothic setting of St. Andrews, the diversity of the participants reflected the ever-growing popularity of the body art culture in Norwich.
Emma Roberts, of Outline, said:
"We were all taken aback by the interest - not just of the artists, but also the public. You have to get artists that are credible but to see so many people queuing to get in was pretty mind blowing."
Oliver Jerrold, of Hope & Glory Studios, Swaffham, was also excited at the levels of attendance:
"Norwich can be a hard nut to crack. People don't seem to want to travel far for their art. This is a great opportunity for people who are a way out of the city. It's good fun," he said.
"It's good to be part of the tattooing community, not just in Norfolk but nationally too.”
Further Reading:
norwichbodyartfestival.co.uk - Festival Homepage
St. Andrews Hall
St Andrew's & Blackfriars' Halls in Norwich, Norfolk are the most complete Friary complex surviving in this country and have been welcoming visitors since they passed into Civic hands in 1538.
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