We gaze in awe at them over the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve celebrations, and for many of us, there’s no outgrowing the wonder of these festive pyrotechnics.
Invented by the Chinese in the 9th century initially to ward off evil spirits, with colored varieties appearing in Europe in the mid 19th century, fireworks have enjoyed an ongoing legacy that has naturally made its way onto the skin.
The firecracker tattoo is a show-stopping creation that very nearly rivals its original inspiration. Imagine an explosive fireworks display against the sky of your skin, in every imaginable color, and of whatever size you see fit. Imagine the widened eyes and slowly-stretched smiles of those who glimpse your work of tattoo art, for truly there is little to compare in reactions to fireworks, real or inked.
Your tattoo is more than just a homage to one of the greatest inventions of all time, but to the intense feelings of patriotism and communal celebration they invoke. Fireworks not only light up the night sky, but shower our own lives with light and sound. Perhaps your own corner of the world could do with the same such miraculous brightening up?
Fireworks connect us to pastimes and memories that predate adulthood. They remind us to keep our eyes skyward and never stop dreaming of a greater, more glorious existence. Wherever you wear your tattoo fireworks, you can dream a bit bolder knowing that the light is on your side.
