Thanks to Damien for another great convention here in Toronto. Phil and Joan took lots of photos — I’ll post them tomorrow in the NIX tattoo convention gallery, as well as more on other subjects.
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- Tethered in Timeby JonathonSome suspensions are planned down to the last detail—others arise suddenly, yet carry just as much meaning. For Kyle and Aly, what began as a spontaneous idea became a deeply symbolic expression of shared history and emotional connection. The number of hooks told a story… Read more: Tethered in Time
- Held by Hooks, and Each Otherby JonathonFacilitators and practitioners—the very people who bring so many suspensions to life—often pour their energy into others, quietly setting aside their own opportunities. Brenton and Brittany are one such example. Traveling all the way from Houston, TX, they came to the Ontario Suspension Convention not… Read more: Held by Hooks, and Each Other
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- Suspended, Not Silencedby JonathonThere’s something undeniably powerful about watching someone working through the stages of suspension. We all build up ideas about ourselves—what we’re allowed to feel, how much we’re allowed to express, when it’s okay to break. For some, suspension is not about pushing physical limits its… Read more: Suspended, Not Silenced
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9 responses to “NIX 2006”
Aah, hippies everywhere. They say they want to save the world, but all they do is sit around and smoke pot!
Seen lot’s of those “borneo roses” around lately, I guess they’re “cool”. well they look nice anyway. What’s that instrument called that he’s holding?
The Borneo Rose he has Tattooed was done by the Boneo Head Hunters, Hand Taped. the Drum i dont know what it is called was signed by all the Artists he met that weekend. in edition to the Rose he also had a few other hand tapped tattoos on his legs done ovet the years at tattoo conventions by the Head Hunters.
I can tell just by looking at this guy that I’d like him 😛
OK, am I the only person who hasn’t figured out how to browse through the new ModBlog entries withouit having to go back to the main page?
wow,he looks like my 7th and 8th grade science teacher…he made science fun
this guy looks like he could DEFINATELY make science fun 😉
and dont bogard man, pass that shit!
I LOVE the old man of the wind pipe hanging around his neck. It looks hand carved. Thats one nice piece of work, the guy too 😉 Wish I could see more of his ink and spend a few hrs sittin back talking to him.
puff..puff..give. its what its all about