Tattoo Mystique: The Art and World of Angelique Houtkamp

Tattoo Mystique: The Art and World of Angelique Houtkamp. 2009 softcover. 80 pages, very nice condition.

Tattoo Mystique is the breath-taking follow up to Tattoo Darling, a book celebrated for bringing tattoo aesthetic, nostalgia, magical vision together through the art and personality of Dutch artist Angelique Houtkamp. Angelique has built a deserved reputation as an artist and tattooist with a distinctive style, enchanting visual language and fresh vision of history that has attracted sparkling fanfare and followers internationally. This second volume documents a whole new collection of artworks, glimpses into Angelique s personal collection, marvelous photographs of
Angelique presenting the charms of her hometown Amsterdam, an introduction by internationally renowned artist Mike Giant, and a comprehensive interview with Angelique.

Aspects of Victoriana sit along-side stylish Flappers; flamboyant Harlequins look death in the face; South Sea beauties juxtapose glimmering Hollywood sirens; cake popping lovelies nest by half-woman/half-animal creatures all in a crisp, boldly outlined style that references traditional tattoo flash with a feminine touch. Tattoo Mystique takes us on an entrancing spin through the dreamy streets, dark alleyways, romantic boudoirs and mysterious coffee shops of Angelique’s world of mystique..