This image right here, is a work of art if I have ever seen one. Travis Barker is my first subject of pop culture critique. His obsession with the art of tattoo has brought him onto my page. Barker is A-list celebrity based on his drummer part in several punk rock bands including Blink 182 and Boxcar Racer, and also as a music producer. He is idolized by many people as an unconventional artist, as many artists are. Travis has tattoos across his entire body, up to his neck. Barker does have more visible tattoos than many other celebrities, but the imagery etched across him seems to play a huge role in his reputation. Tattoos are no longer societal taboos. Multiple tattoos generates a sense of free spirit, nonconformism, and edginess. I think many fans find his tattoos very attractive and appealing. This draws fans to a positive attitude towards tattoos and hence makes the hobby more popular. When regular people see their favorite celebrity boasting a new art piece, they might feel more inclined to imitate. Barker is in just the right niche of the celeb industry to give his tattoos good reputation. Musicians can pretty much be tattooed from head to toe without losing appeal to the media. Because he is a famous musician, he already gives off the tone of modern, vogue and trendsetting, which are adjectives that can be synonymous with tattoos. I think this is why fans find his ink so appealing. In any case, Travis Barker’s tattoos are the quintessence of “cool”.
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