Tatúnna is a home kit of modernised analog tattoo tools, made as an investigation into lost ancient Celtic tattoo practices. Tatúnna was created to promote personal and peer-to-peer tattoos by putting the tools of ancient practitioners in the hands of the modern tattoo audience. Ireland's ancient tattoo practices have unfortunately been lost to time. Tatúnna is my attempt at reassembling this process through intensive research and ideation.
Contemporary tattoo has become highly mechanical and industrialised. While this is healthy for the practice and artists, the connection generated between artist and client has suffered. Tatúnna gives people a new method to create these deep personal connections and explore their creative capabilities through expressive analog tattoo.
As a creative, I am heavily inspired by our natural world and intrigued by how we, as a community interact with it. I feel that retaining our wild roots is key to building a fantastic future.
Marc Nathair in use
Marc Brúigh in use
Marc Brúigh, Tatúnnas hand poke tool, along with guide sheets
Full kit unboxed
Marc Nathair, Tatúnnas hand tap practice
Research
Machining tools into shape
Material experimentation with wood and epoxy resin
Guide sheets printing on cotton paper