Permanence

Permanence

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Permanence episodes

  • Brad
    Brad didn't let me take any pictures of his tattoos because he doesn't want his students to see them.
    8 min
  • Marcie
    I've known her since my first day of high school. I've waited four years to ask her about her tattoos, and finally did.
    10 min
  • Shira
    Shira never wanted to get a tattoo, but after reading an advice column, she needed to.
    You can find it here: http://therumpus.net/2011/04/dear-sugar-the-rumpus-advice-column-71-the-ghost-ship-that-didnt-carry-us
    Music
    Sorrow The Sun by Ketsa
    9 min
  • Matt
    He has tattoos all over his body. They have all different stories and meanings.
    Music:
    Neon Skies by Lee Rosevere
    8 min
  • Soli
    She wants to have tattoo sleeves on each arm by 2020. Hear the story of Soli's first tattoo and the next two she plans on getting.
    Music:
    Future Journeys by Ars Sonor
    Into by Raphae
    5 min
  • Beth
    This is the story behind the very first tattoo I ever encountered.
    Music:
    Samo senke prolaze by Nafta
    6 min
  • Leah
    Leah's tattoo is on her rib cage. That's a pretty personal place, which is perfect, because her tattoo has a personal story.
    Music:
    Awake My Soul by Mumford and Sons
    Hello My Old Heart by The Oh Hellos
    4 min
  • Raoul
    Raoul's tattoos are all solid black, which means, "they are all going to hurt a lot."
    Music:
    On Eagles Wings
    Friendly Tech by Dave Depper
    8 min
  • Sarah
    Sarah tells the stories behind her two tattoo. What's this? One of them has been covered up? Find out why.
    Music:
    Trellis by Podington Bear
    Fuge No Five by Maranda Taylor and Mike Hunchback
    8 min

About Permanence

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I am a senior in high school. This is the home of my senior project. I am recording stories on tattoos. Each person has a story behind their tattoo, and each one is permanent; on their skin and in history.