Sunday, March 3, 2019 │3–5pm
ADMISSION: This event is for teens only. FREE for teens.
Explore and learn about the intricate process of designing tattoos and working on skin with Berkeley-based tattoo artist Rex LC. This event is presented in conjunction with Lew the Jew and his Circle: Origins of American Tattoo.
Regina "Rex" Larre Campuzano (they/them) is a non-binary tattooist and community organizer from Mexico City, currently working at Modern Electric Studio in Berkeley, CA. They specialize in illustrative blackwork tattoos. By focusing on client self-reflection, and somatic exploration throughout the design process, they are able to create designs that are collaborative, transformative, and highly tailored to the body.
“Lew the Jew” Alberts (1880–1954) was one of the most influential artists tattooing in NYC’s Bowery at the beginning of the twentieth century. The exhibition includes previously unpublished and rare original tattoo artwork, photos, and correspondence between Lew and San Francisco tattooers “Brooklyn Joe” Lieber and C. J. ”Pop” Eddy.
Teen Programs are made possible by major support from Koret Foundation, The Covenant Foundation, and U.S. Bank Foundation. These programs are part of the Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Initiative (Teen Initiative) a project of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund in partnership with Jewish Federation and The Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay, and with support from the Jim Joseph Foundation. Additional support is provided by Miranda Lux Foundation and Ira A. Roschelle M.D. Family Foundation.