Layered Fragment
"A symbol of innocence, endurance, and the ability to thrive in ordinary places."
Tattoo You
Semioticians analyze symbols, so we've asked 25 of our semio colleagues from around the world to explain the symbolism of… one of their own tattoos.
Polymorphous
"It influences me to better adapt to different contexts and keep evolving…"
Enjoy Every Sandwich
"A philosophy of taking life seriously without taking yourself too seriously."
Punk Rock Heart
"We played our hearts out, with the amp’s distortion cranked, covering songs from bands like Alkaline Trio…"
Surf Waves
"Where is the place of excitement, of spontaneity? It’s in waves, and the bigger the better."
Lijfspreuken
"A motto so lived that it becomes part of the body, something that sits under your skin…"
An Island, a Tree
"In the midst of adapting to a new place, I found myself longing for something that wouldn’t change."
Coral of Life
"A reminder that we are all complex structures, growing on the foundations of what came before…"