What is bioorganic and biomechanics?
Journalist: How does bio-organic differ from biomechanics?
Rinat: You can say “organic” or “bio-organic” — essentially, they are the same thing. “Bio” already implies organic, something related to life.
Biomechanics is often a combination of living things with something metallic and robotic, not living, while organic is often a paradoxical symbiosis of living forms.
Elements in organic can look like the interaction of tree roots, bark with bones, joints, and horns, something alive, growing on its own and being part of an organism.
In biomechanics, it is always something implanted and foreign, metallic, inorganic.
A good example of organic work is that of Stepan Negur.
Journalist: So here there is an absence of technology in favor of natural forms? But at the same time, both of these styles are fantastic and reflect an imaginary illusory world, right?
Rinat: Yes, that's right. This is something that cannot exist in nature at the current stage of our development. Although experiments with biomechanics are certainly already penetrating our lives.
Rinat: You can say “organic” or “bio-organic” — essentially, they are the same thing. “Bio” already implies organic, something related to life.
Biomechanics is often a combination of living things with something metallic and robotic, not living, while organic is often a paradoxical symbiosis of living forms.
Elements in organic can look like the interaction of tree roots, bark with bones, joints, and horns, something alive, growing on its own and being part of an organism.
In biomechanics, it is always something implanted and foreign, metallic, inorganic.
A good example of organic work is that of Stepan Negur.
Journalist: So here there is an absence of technology in favor of natural forms? But at the same time, both of these styles are fantastic and reflect an imaginary illusory world, right?
Rinat: Yes, that's right. This is something that cannot exist in nature at the current stage of our development. Although experiments with biomechanics are certainly already penetrating our lives.
Sources of inspiration for organic products
Journalist: What inspires organic tattoo designs?
Rinat: First and foremost, nature inspires me, because all the organic elements in a tattoo can be seen around us in one way or another.
If you go up to trees where several trunks have grown together and are growing crookedly in different directions, there are always interesting combinations of elements that can be transferred into a design.
You look and think: add a flower here, and you already have a very expressive composition.
When I was at Lake Baikal, I saw plants growing in a spiral reminiscent of Fibonacci spirals.
These are some kind of mosses, lichens, and similar things, and when you look at them under magnification, they are ready-made ideas for body tattoos.
Artists such as Guy Aitchison were greatly inspired by tree bark, roots, plants, and natural textures.
Now I'm looking at the tree in front of me, and I can already take a few elements and play around with my whole arm, and it will look cool.
Rinat: First and foremost, nature inspires me, because all the organic elements in a tattoo can be seen around us in one way or another.
If you go up to trees where several trunks have grown together and are growing crookedly in different directions, there are always interesting combinations of elements that can be transferred into a design.
You look and think: add a flower here, and you already have a very expressive composition.
When I was at Lake Baikal, I saw plants growing in a spiral reminiscent of Fibonacci spirals.
These are some kind of mosses, lichens, and similar things, and when you look at them under magnification, they are ready-made ideas for body tattoos.
Artists such as Guy Aitchison were greatly inspired by tree bark, roots, plants, and natural textures.
Now I'm looking at the tree in front of me, and I can already take a few elements and play around with my whole arm, and it will look cool.
The connection between organic matter and realism
Journalist: Is there a connection between organic-style tattoos and realistic tattoos?
Rinat: Of course there is, because everything is based on creating an image through depth.
Without an understanding of realism, you simply cannot depict it.
Organic tattoos are realistic-looking elements that need to be skillfully placed on the right part of the body.
Without understanding how this works in real life and without drawing skills, it is impossible to create a good organic tattoo.
Rinat: Of course there is, because everything is based on creating an image through depth.
Without an understanding of realism, you simply cannot depict it.
Organic tattoos are realistic-looking elements that need to be skillfully placed on the right part of the body.
Without understanding how this works in real life and without drawing skills, it is impossible to create a good organic tattoo.
Sketch in advance or freehand
Journalist: Do you prefer to develop sketches for such tattoos in advance or work freehand?
Rinat: I think through individual elements: I know that one thing will go here, another there, and I imagine the overall logic. But there are always areas of the body where you have to work freehand.
You can't just print out an element, attach it, and expect it to fit perfectly on the arm — that's more like one case in a hundred.
It's difficult to adjust the tracing paper to the entire anatomy of the arm, so for the most part, organic designs are done freehand.
Rinat: I think through individual elements: I know that one thing will go here, another there, and I imagine the overall logic. But there are always areas of the body where you have to work freehand.
You can't just print out an element, attach it, and expect it to fit perfectly on the arm — that's more like one case in a hundred.
It's difficult to adjust the tracing paper to the entire anatomy of the arm, so for the most part, organic designs are done freehand.
Organic-style tattoo suite
Journalist: Which parts of the body are best suited to the bio-organic style?
Rinat: Absolutely any. This style can be done on any part of the body, and it will look cool.
It can be done anywhere—from the hands to the head.
Journalist: Is an organic-style costume a good idea or not?
Rinat: It's a great idea that will allow you to get a cool tattoo in a unified style.
You just need to make the elements large right away, don't skimp.
When it comes to a costume, the elements that would previously have been placed on the shoulder need to be stretched across the entire body right away.
The main thing is not to skimp and not to be petty.
Rinat: Absolutely any. This style can be done on any part of the body, and it will look cool.
It can be done anywhere—from the hands to the head.
Journalist: Is an organic-style costume a good idea or not?
Rinat: It's a great idea that will allow you to get a cool tattoo in a unified style.
You just need to make the elements large right away, don't skimp.
When it comes to a costume, the elements that would previously have been placed on the shoulder need to be stretched across the entire body right away.
The main thing is not to skimp and not to be petty.
Organic and cover-up of old tattoos
Journalist: How well does organic tattooing work for covering up old tattoos?
Rinat: Organic tattooing is ideal, just like biomechanics.
Since most of the work is done freehand, you can adjust everything to fit the existing tattoo that needs to be covered up. The necessary elements can be hidden, while some fragments of the old tattoo can be left and used in the new design.
This is a good, practical option for cover-ups.
Rinat: Organic tattooing is ideal, just like biomechanics.
Since most of the work is done freehand, you can adjust everything to fit the existing tattoo that needs to be covered up. The necessary elements can be hidden, while some fragments of the old tattoo can be left and used in the new design.
This is a good, practical option for cover-ups.
What triggers organic growth and why it is rarely ordered
Journalist: So what triggers you in organic art?
Rinat: Honestly, nothing in organic art triggers me particularly; it's so diverse that it's hard to single out anything annoying.
Journalist: Why then do so few people want a tattoo in this style?
Rinat: Probably because it's not “cute.”
There is a group of people who want cute, soft tattoos — for them, organic art is immediately out of the question.
Organic art focuses on horror, mysticism, something mysterious and incomprehensible. For some, this is associated with fears: it looks too harsh, repulsive in places.
It has many elements such as bones and exposed flesh, all of which can trigger various phobias. Maybe that's why. Although, on the contrary, some people are attracted to it. Personally, I encourage people to get organic-style tattoos. It's a cool style that will definitely be appreciated in the professional tattoo community.
Rinat: Honestly, nothing in organic art triggers me particularly; it's so diverse that it's hard to single out anything annoying.
Journalist: Why then do so few people want a tattoo in this style?
Rinat: Probably because it's not “cute.”
There is a group of people who want cute, soft tattoos — for them, organic art is immediately out of the question.
Organic art focuses on horror, mysticism, something mysterious and incomprehensible. For some, this is associated with fears: it looks too harsh, repulsive in places.
It has many elements such as bones and exposed flesh, all of which can trigger various phobias. Maybe that's why. Although, on the contrary, some people are attracted to it. Personally, I encourage people to get organic-style tattoos. It's a cool style that will definitely be appreciated in the professional tattoo community.