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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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Dan DiMattia Backpiece

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Shannon Larratt

Niknak recently had her already extensive work by Dan DiMattia of Calypso Tattoo in Liege, Belgium. This latest session is about ten hours of work, and you can see lots more pictures on her IAM page.

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112 responses to “Dan DiMattia Backpiece”

  1. Jango Avatar
    Jango

    This guy’s work is fucking incredible. I think I have to go to Belgium. For anyone who hasn’t already read it, Shannon’s interview with him is quite interesting, also.

  2. Jango Avatar
    Jango

    This guy’s work is fucking incredible. I think I have to go to Belgium. For anyone who hasn’t already read it, Shannon’s interview with him is quite interesting, also.

  3. Jango Avatar
    Jango

    This guy’s work is fucking incredible. I think I have to go to Belgium. For anyone who hasn’t already read it, Shannon’s interview with him is quite interesting, also.

  4. Jango Avatar
    Jango

    This guy’s work is fucking incredible. I think I have to go to Belgium. For anyone who hasn’t already read it, Shannon’s interview with him is quite interesting, also.

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    snakelady1956

    This is absolutely gorgeous and unique!! Reminds me of Mendhi designs, too

  6. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    This is absolutely gorgeous and unique!! Reminds me of Mendhi designs, too

  7. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    This is absolutely gorgeous and unique!! Reminds me of Mendhi designs, too

  8. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    This is absolutely gorgeous and unique!! Reminds me of Mendhi designs, too

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    Sculla

    Nic.. or anyone else if they know, what are the markings going down her hips? scars? if so they seem to have a certain..basic but appealing pattern to it.

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    Sculla

    Nic.. or anyone else if they know, what are the markings going down her hips? scars? if so they seem to have a certain..basic but appealing pattern to it.

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    Sculla

    Nic.. or anyone else if they know, what are the markings going down her hips? scars? if so they seem to have a certain..basic but appealing pattern to it.

  12. Sculla Avatar
    Sculla

    Nic.. or anyone else if they know, what are the markings going down her hips? scars? if so they seem to have a certain..basic but appealing pattern to it.

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