Affordable art is one way of describing what is offered at Tatuit (http://tatuit.com). From its design studio in Northwest Portland, the innovative company is going international with the launch of its website this month.
Its mission, according to founder and CEO Niranjan Vasireddy, is to "become the world's largest platform for people to find ways to express themselves through 'splashing' art on various
objects. This is something original and different and offers a fresh means of self-expression to both artists and ordinary people who want more art in their lives."
"Splashing" means applying designs -- of your own choosing or those available through Tatuit and its community of artists -- on objects ranging from iPods and laptops to wineglasses and
mementos.
"We offer the newest and most novel medium for artists and art lovers to express themselves through placing art on daily objects," said Vasireddy. "We create unique products and strive to
make art affordable. Whether for your own products or our products, your art or our art, we will 'tatu' it."
Tatuit is all about self-expression. The studio and the website provide a unique way for people from all walks of life to stand out from the crowd. Tatuit was created from the simple
vision of making art personal -- for everyone. Now anyone and everyone can be a collector.
Tatuit is exactly what it sounds like. Using the latest in laser technology, designs are etched permanently on to nearly any object. Think of it as a tattoo for the objects. Each piece
can be hand-designed and "Tatu-ed" at the design studio. Clients will also bring in their own objects to be "Tatu-ed".
Tatuit allows clients to customize not only, iPods, laptops, cell phones or other personal objects, but also anything that is laser engraveable -- from wedding gifts to travel souvenirs.
Even Often, they will etch devices for style, branding or as a theft deterrent.
As part of the Grand Launch of the Tatuit and Tatuit.com (http://tatuit.com), the first in a series of "Meet the Artist" events will be held on Saturday
April 26 at the Tatuit Design Studio located at 2368 NW Thurman, Portland, OR 97210. The Studio hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
This first "Showcase Event" will feature Tyler Sticka (http://www.tylersticka.com), who will appear in person to talk about his work and speak
with attendees. Sticka is a designer, artist, speaker and educator specializing in identity-driven new media. He is a winner of an Imation Computer Arts Award. Examples of Sticka's art
will be on display.
He has created web sites, branding, iconography and illustration for clients such as Nike, Synnex and Providence Health. He has also contributed art to benefits for autism research and
victims of Hurricane Katrina. Sticka has been called "one uniquely talented individual" by animator Mike McKinney and "a smart young artist to keep our eyes on" by cartoonist and author
Scott McCloud.
About Tatuit
Tatuit is poised to become the world's largest platform for connecting artists with art lovers. As a supporter of the arts community, the Tatuit design studio promotes both established
and aspiring artists. Tatuit also takes a socially responsible approach to its products, processes and practices. Both the website and the studio make certain our manufacturing partners
follow fair trade practices and meet our requirements for quality, environmental protection, and acceptable labor practices.