Altered Ego

Exhibition: Art of the Tattoo

Exhibition on display:
October 12 - December 11, 2026
Art Space, located in 100 Classroom Building
Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Meet the Artists:
Thursday, October 15 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

About the artists:

ltered Ego Tattoos presents an exploration of tattooing as an art form—from its history and evolution to the deeply personal relationship between artist and client.

Featuring the work of Brandi Dalton, Rachael Dait, and Jackie M., The Art of the Tattoo looks beyond the finished tattoo to explore the creative process behind it. The exhibition will trace the evolution of tattooing, showcase the stories and artwork of clients, and explore how three artists can approach the same idea in completely different ways.

Brandi Dalton has been tattooing since 1998 and founded Altered Ego Tattoos in 2006. Her work is influenced by realism, nature, symbolism, and the darker side of art.

Rachael Dait joined Altered Ego in 2015 and has been an important part of the studio's evolution. Her work reflects her own artistic perspective while embracing the collaborative nature of the tattoo process.

Jackie M., an artist and apprentice at Altered Ego, brings a multidisciplinary background to tattooing, drawing from fine art, sculpture, woodworking, and other creative mediums.

Together, the three artists invite viewers to look at tattooing not simply as something placed on the body, but as a collaborative and evolving art form—one shaped by history, individuality, interpretation, and the stories of the people who wear it.