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.

Checkmate

A few months back Jen posted a picture that got more than a few mouths watering.  Well it turns out the young man in that image, IAM: Arseniy Andersson is so much more than a pretty face.  While we all appreciate his modelling pictures, back at home in St. Petersburg, Russia he is also known for being a piercer and performance artist.  I’m not entirely sure of the story behind these images, but from what I can tell Arseniy threw the hooks for what appears to be some form of photo/video shoot.

checkmate1

Of course the question is, was the chessboard part of the shoot, or was it just something being used to kill time?  Photos of suspensions always seem to capture such fantastic moments.  I suppose when you know the subject isn’t going to be going anywhere, the photographer can really set themselves up for a beautiful picture.  So while it may be a couple suspended tandem over a stream, or a good looking guy playing chess while in an abandoned warehouse, the opportunity for an interesting image is always present.

Keep on reading to see a closeup of the man playing black.

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If you want to check out more great images of people suspending, head on over to the suspension galleries and check them out.

While you do that, here’s a question to ponder:  If you could do any activity while suspending, what would it be?

Comments

27 responses to “Checkmate”

  1. brandon Avatar
    brandon

    i want to suspend so badly! why allen faulkner? why wont you email me back!? 🙁

  2. brandon Avatar
    brandon

    i want to suspend so badly! why allen faulkner? why wont you email me back!? 🙁

  3. brandon Avatar
    brandon

    i want to suspend so badly! why allen faulkner? why wont you email me back!? 🙁

  4. MoseZ Avatar

    I really want to fuck while I’m suspending. Cere had given me and my girlfriend at the time the oppourtunity, but she passed it up. Still something I really wanna do though.

  5. MoseZ Avatar

    I really want to fuck while I’m suspending. Cere had given me and my girlfriend at the time the oppourtunity, but she passed it up. Still something I really wanna do though.

  6. MoseZ Avatar

    I really want to fuck while I’m suspending. Cere had given me and my girlfriend at the time the oppourtunity, but she passed it up. Still something I really wanna do though.

  7. kelsie Avatar
    kelsie

    I would really love to blow out 21 birthday candles while suspending from my knees. Jason Shaw just might make that happen 🙂 along with 8 other rad individuals! Can’t wait! Eeep! Eeep! Eeep!

  8. kelsie Avatar
    kelsie

    I would really love to blow out 21 birthday candles while suspending from my knees. Jason Shaw just might make that happen 🙂 along with 8 other rad individuals! Can’t wait! Eeep! Eeep! Eeep!

  9. kelsie Avatar
    kelsie

    I would really love to blow out 21 birthday candles while suspending from my knees. Jason Shaw just might make that happen 🙂 along with 8 other rad individuals! Can’t wait! Eeep! Eeep! Eeep!

  10. jason Avatar

    So long as we can find a space, we should be able to make that happen, Kelsie.

  11. jason Avatar

    So long as we can find a space, we should be able to make that happen, Kelsie.

  12. jason Avatar

    So long as we can find a space, we should be able to make that happen, Kelsie.

  13. Rob Avatar

    @Jason: I expect pics!

    Also, we should do food soon.

  14. Rob Avatar

    @Jason: I expect pics!

    Also, we should do food soon.

  15. Rob Avatar

    @Jason: I expect pics!

    Also, we should do food soon.

  16. jason Avatar

    @Rob: I’m busy most weekends, but week nights I’m generally free after 6pm. Hit me up on iam or via email so we can stop cluttering comments 🙂

  17. jason Avatar

    @Rob: I’m busy most weekends, but week nights I’m generally free after 6pm. Hit me up on iam or via email so we can stop cluttering comments 🙂

  18. jason Avatar

    @Rob: I’m busy most weekends, but week nights I’m generally free after 6pm. Hit me up on iam or via email so we can stop cluttering comments 🙂

  19. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    A: fucking

  20. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    A: fucking

  21. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    A: fucking

  22. andersson Avatar
    andersson

    why does everybody think about sex?
    damn it! sex is not the most importaте thing in this life! ><
    wtf..

  23. andersson Avatar
    andersson

    why does everybody think about sex?
    damn it! sex is not the most importaте thing in this life! ><
    wtf..

  24. andersson Avatar
    andersson

    why does everybody think about sex?
    damn it! sex is not the most importaте thing in this life! ><
    wtf..

  25. Saan Avatar
    Saan

    Sex can go take a hike. I want to blow bubbles.

  26. Saan Avatar
    Saan

    Sex can go take a hike. I want to blow bubbles.

  27. Saan Avatar
    Saan

    Sex can go take a hike. I want to blow bubbles.

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