The Art Fusion Experiment
JUNE 11-12, 2008
Opening Reception: June 12th, 8pm at MOCCA
Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art

Tattoo, as a cultural practice, goes back thousands of years and has held ritual significance, aesthetic significance and more for cultures. Now the world is experiencing a tattoo mania. At its core are a group of highly skilled, dedicated Tattoo artists who haven't always been willing to acknowledge their own artistry for fear of being too 'establishment'. Two premier tattoo artists set out to change this with the Art Fusion Experiment - a project of collaborative creation on paper and canvas that is a direct outgrowth of collaborative tattoo. Their experiment has unexpected results with thousands of participating artists from over 40 countries and even more fans. 

Canvases from the Art Fusion Experiment will be auctioned off at the Saturday night event at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. The funds raised from the auction will be donated to "Art City St. James Town".
Art City is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing free and accessible art programs to the children of St. James Town. The creative skills encouraged at Art City promote the development of creative thinking, problem solving, interpersonal skills, confidence and respect in our children, thereby facilitating their future success as members of the St. James Town community and society at large.