7 Mountain Inspired Tattoos from "On the Fringe of the Bow"

Tattoos? In an art museum?

Yes. We know. Not your typical art exhibit. But that's the whole point...
Our "On the Fringe of the Bow" exhibition features artists and art forms that haven't quite hit the mainstream of the art world yet but are nonetheless beautiful and awe-inspiring. The artists are all Bow Valley residents and we've chosen our Top 7 Mountain Inspired Tattoos to share. These tattoo artists are literally connecting peaks and people...

1. Geometry meets Geography
Who needs a wood frame when you've got skin for a canvas and ink for your paint?

Corson Hayes (@primitiveimprint)

2. Curated Canadiana 
The only thing this tattoo is missing is a hockey stick and a grizzly bear.

Veronique Gray (@vongray)
of Electric Grizzly Tattoo in Canmore

3. Did someone say Grizzly Bear?
This geometric Grizz has his own tattoos to show off  with peaks and arrows pointing the way forward.

Corson Hayes (@primitiveimprint)

4. Details are key to living Wild...
If this wolf-raven combo doesn't make you stare in wonder then we don't know what will. Take this chance to get up close and personal to a snarling wolf and mysterious raven.

Jesse James (@jessehogunjames)
of New World Samurai in Canmore

5. O Rundle! My Rundle!
Mount Rundle may not be your typical mountain peak but he's kind of a big deal in Banff. 2,948 m to be exact. He's obviously majestic enough to be inked with a maple-leaf frame.

Corson Hayes (@primitiveimprint)

6. Backcountry Cabin Feels
For those days when you're daydreaming at work about weekend warrior adventures at the cabin....here's a beautiful reminder of what's waiting for you.

Veronique Gray (@vongray)
of Electric Grizzly Tattoo in Canmore

7. Three Sisters walk into Canmore...
It's a moonlit night. The mountains are glowing. The elk are roaming and memories of alpine flora from the day's hike circle in your head. You're home. 

Timea Tamas (@timeatamas)

of New World Samurai in Canmore

The mountains are always calling, but sometimes when you're far away or stuck inside it's nice to have a reminder of their beauty and awesomeness. 

If you're interested in contacting any of the artists featured above please check out their Instagram profiles included in the captions for each photo. 

To see more amazing tattoos, along with skateboard and chainmail art, come to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff and check out "On the Fringe of the Bow" on now until January 28th, 2018.