While some choose to get a small leaf inked, others opt for a discreet tree… but there are those who boldly choose the entire forest!
While some choose to get a small leaf inked, others opt for a discreet tree… but there are those who boldly choose the entire forest. Our tattoo studio in Paris introduces you to the sylvan tattoo!
The forest’s rich symbolism
« The forest is still a bit of lost paradise, » wrote Marcel Aymé. In the early 20th century, could the French writer have guessed that his vanished Eden would become, a century later, one of the most flourishing motifs for plant tattoos?
The forest, that vast expanse of land covered with trees, has long been highly valued in symbolic terms. Through the alternating paths filled with obstacles and shadows, and clearings that are open and bright, it represents the stage of life. The forest, in essence, is a place of contrasts: it embodies both the twists and turns of existence and its rewards. It’s no coincidence that the plots of tales and legends often begin or take place in a forest…
A territory for animals, it symbolizes both hustle and movement, showcasing nature in its incredible abundance as well as its fearsome hostility. Whether it’s a small woodland or a massive jungle, it’s a multifaceted and all-encompassing tattoo motif!
Forest tattoos: the reign of verticality
In our cozy spot in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, it’s Bro Vanthorn who has been the most devoted to forest tattoos. In his hands, graphic or sketchy styles serve bucolic creations where branches mingle with birds and bears or reflect in the waters of rivers. These linear, elongated patterns are perfect for adorning untouched skin or blending with scars… making them virtually disappear.
Have a plant-themed project or any other ideas for one of our artists? La Bête Humaine is open every day (except Sundays) from 10 am to 7 pm!