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Why do we need Heavryspace?

Heavryspace is all about creating more representation and accessibility for big bodies in tattooing spaces. The mission is to raise standards in the industry to be inclusive and equitable to all bodies.

Where does the industry fail plus size bodies?

Inclusivity is consideration and equity for every body on the body size spectrum. It’s easy to spot when environments are created without any input from the fat perspective.Let’s think about inclusion in terms of a theme park ride. If you exist in a large body the thought of getting on a ride, and fear of having to get off when the restraint buckle won't click, can bring disappointment, shame, and anger.I saw a video recently where a plus size person had planned a trip to an amusement park, heart set on riding one particular ride. It showed them smiling, laughing and visibly excited waiting in line. Then a cut to a blank screen, with text simply saying they didn’t get to ride. The comments were all too happy to blame the poster, with various versions of “What did you expect?”

Your body is not the problem.

It’s not too much to ask to be merely considered when designing society. But in the case of an amusement park ride, we must consider logistics and possibilities. If seats were widened or restraints lengthened then it might exclude or be dangerous for smaller or younger riders and as family fun centers are geared towards children of course they’d only fit small bodied people. So must we just accept that we have been considered, but ruled out in favor of the target market? Nope!Even places like amusement parks where weight limits seem end-all-be-all, could be accessible without shame and disappointment. In fact, some places have already designed rides and coasters that are plus size friendly. These rides still load hundreds of people of smaller sizes each day, but with additional cars designed just for those in larger bodies and with mobility disabilities to get to enjoy the experience as well.Spaces that exclude big bodies are not simply ignorance or an oversight. Cost, labor, and impossibility are common excuses used to justify leaving out and de-humanizing big bodies. This is not your problem. You are a person, and deserve the ability to access and enjoy things other people do. “What did you expect?” Humanization.

What does this look like in tattoo spaces?

Having a big body can add hundreds to the price that the same size design would be on a smaller body. You can be told you have “bad skin” or be refused outright. Just like in medical spaces, you can have your body and character judged before you even say a word. Standard tattoo table weight capacities are below adequate, some only able to hold a 200-300lbs working weight (working weight being not only the client’s weight but also of the artist exerting their body weight pressure). Not to mention body shaming, pressure, disrespect, abuse, belittling, and judgment are way too common. Failures in inclusivity affect every body.

How can Heavryspace help?

Representation and amplifications of fat bodies in tattoo spaces normalize bodies of all sizes and abilities accessing and enjoying service industries. Heavryspace hosts chat channels to amplify the voices and needs of plus size people who are being prevented from safe and comfortable tattooing services. All artists, plus size and not, are encouraged to audit their tattooing studios and set ups and make changes that support size inclusion.

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Community Building

Join the party! The Artist's discord is designed to be one big group chat with channels for discussion, venting, marketing, friendship building, networking, support, and planning irl events. Drop by and say hello! The Heavryspace subreddit is open to both clients and artists, and you're encouraged to share photos of your work on big bodies, or of big bodies! Join the Sunday selfie parade, or start a discussion with the community - there's lots of flairs to explore!

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Am I plus-size?

Heavryspace is for plus size tattoo artists and clients.Body size is a spectrum, and you may describe your body as plus size, curvy, fat, big, full-figured, or something else. Heavryspace recognizes that enforcing a criteria or cut off for who uses these terms would be harmful and exclusionary.A general description of plus size is anyone who faces biases such as discrimination, lack of choices, exclusion, oppression, and/or mistreatment because they exist in a larger body. No one but you can decide if you relate to these labels or experiences so it's encouraged to decide if you find community here and to be respectful and mindful of others with varying plus size experiences.Smaller bodied artists are welcomed and encouraged to observe and listen to plus size voices and take steps to raise the inclusivity of their own studios.

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