Hello.
This article will talk about biker tattoos, their symbolism and meanings. The biker subculture originated in the USA quite a long time ago, all the main features have already been fully formed, so you can easily identify the characteristic features in clothing, paraphernalia and tattoos.
I want to say right away that, firstly, the biker tattoo is not particularly sophisticated in symbolism, but this is understandable, the Hells Angels did not serve time in the Vladimir Central. Secondly, since historically the biker subculture originates in the USA, classic biker tattoos are executed in approximately the same style.
So, the tattoo styles that we will be looking at here originated from the biker subculture. Therefore, in order to make a classification, we need to quickly figure out what actually influenced the formation of this very subculture.
Let's go through it casually, cutting corners and simplifying concepts:
1) Motorcycle communities. Motorcycle clubs, motorcycle gangs, etc. The bikers came from there, who can argue? This is the idea of brotherhood, the embodiment of a sense of shoulder.
2) Media. Movies, Harley advertising posters, etc. Everyone loves Easy Rider; the influence not only on the subculture, but on the culture as a whole is undeniable. The embodiment of the idea of freedom and a little rebellion.
3) 1%. A phrase picked up by the motorcycle community after the Holister Riot. Rebellion in its purest form.
In total, we have: Brotherhood, Freedom, Rebellion. I think it's just awesome!
