kaotatu
Kaotatu is a term used in contemporary art and tattoo discourse to describe a style or approach that fuses chaotic visual elements with tattoo imagery. The word appears in online forums, artist blogs, and zines as a way to categorize a set of aesthetics rather than a single, fixed technique. Its exact origins are informal, and there is no universally accepted definition.
Etymologically, kaotatu is commonly understood as a portmanteau derived from chaos or chaotic, paired with tattoo.
Characteristics typically associated with kaotatu include irregular, fragmented compositions; asymmetry and jagged or decentered layouts; overlapping
Usage and reception vary. Some artists value kaotatu as a shorthand for a provocative, boundary-pushing aesthetic,
See also: tattoo art, glitch art, abstract art, contemporary design.