thetempleofherskin

Documenting African women’s tattoo and scarification stories .:. Imagined + co-curated by Jessica Horn @stillsherises + Laurence Sessou @moniasseartistmuse

[thetempleofherskin @templeofherskin]

We are 2/3 of the way to our fundraising goal - thank you! Please continue to donate to our gofundme & spread the word! https://t.co/ee89iDO0JJ

Documenting African women’s tattoo & scarification journeys. Because our stories matter. And our skin speaks.

#afrifem #tattoo

[thetempleofherskin @templeofherskin]

Sun is out in London for the Femme Fatale Tattoo party- an inclusive women curated space to celebrate tattoo culture. @templeofherskin is exhibiting - sharing African women’s tattoo & scarification stories-come see us!

#africanwomen #tattoo

https://t.co/QhhPBlIVMB

[HoldingUpTheLadder @hutl_]

1/2 When I asked @templeofherskin to share some of the lessons they’ve learned, they spoke about the importance of creating community and how every story matters.
https://t.co/2VyZR7CJtB

#africanwomen #africanstories #scarification #thetempleofherskin #africantattoo

[HoldingUpTheLadder @hutl_]

2/2 They share great music from across the African continent!
https://t.co/2VyZR7CJtB

Guest: @templeofherskin
Title: Our Embodiment
Music on playlist: @sautisol 🇰🇪
@Zoe_Modiga 🇿🇦
@_riaboss_ 🇬🇭
@senadagadu🇬🇭
Star Number One De Dakar - Waalo 🇸🇳
@Mpho_Neo_Sebina & Pianochella 🇿🇦

[HoldingUpTheLadder @hutl_]

@laurence_sessou & @stillSHErises set up @templeofherskin to create space for themselves & other African women to share their stories around tattoos and scarification. This was a deep episode- one that requires being still to really listen!

EP9 Out Now!👇🏾
https://t.co/2VyZR7CJtB

[thetempleofherskin @templeofherskin]

Almost there!! Less than £700 to go! Yes, we love to see those £5 and £10 donations too it shows how deep community is for this! We’re in the kitchen cooking a feast for your eyes, hearts and memories.

We shall repay you in beauty 🌿
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Fundraiser live at https://t.co/s6sxaP1umG

[Wulira @wulira_uganda]

Super excited also for possibilities of African herstories that explore the skin as an archive with this tattoo and scarification documentary project.

Check out @templeofherskin and contribute ✨✨

[Renaissance Skin @RenSkinKCL]

Join us for a special online event for which we are joined by Jessica Horn @stillSHErises and @laurence_sessou of @templeofherskin to discuss African women's tattooing and scarification histories. Register free here: https://t.co/tFr7Eza6vy @kingshistory @kingsartshums @SebKroupa

[Nelo @uncle_neloh]

What a session @sowetoiink ..Egypt life.

[thetempleofherskin @templeofherskin]

Launching .the temple of her skin -a visual documentary project around African women’s tattoo + scarification journeys. Co-created by @stillSHErises & Laurence Sessou

#afrifem #tattoo #blackinkedwomen #scarification #womenshistory

https://t.co/kXhUEoopbo