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.

Heart at work

It’s always interesting to see a master at work, and when that master is John Joyce, you can expect to see something fantastic.

Curious as to what John is cutting?  Keep on reading to find out.

Casey Nichols sent in these pictures of her BME Heart cutting, and the larger versions can be seen in the BME Logo Scarification gallery.  Also, if you’re interested in seeing more of John’s work, check out his own gallery.

Hopefully we get some pictures of the scar down the line for a Friday Follow-up post.

Comments

16 responses to “Heart at work”

  1. Lucas Avatar
    Lucas

    That turned out very nice!

  2. Lucas Avatar
    Lucas

    That turned out very nice!

  3. Haley Avatar
    Haley

    Scarification always looks soooo amazing! But it seriously scares me so much. It seems like it be would be so unbearably painful lol! So anyone who has it you are so so brave in my eyes; kudos to her it looks great, and kudos to him for doing such an amazing job

  4. Haley Avatar
    Haley

    Scarification always looks soooo amazing! But it seriously scares me so much. It seems like it be would be so unbearably painful lol! So anyone who has it you are so so brave in my eyes; kudos to her it looks great, and kudos to him for doing such an amazing job

  5. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    In the first picture, is that string or skin?
    If it’s string, what’s it doing?

  6. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    In the first picture, is that string or skin?
    If it’s string, what’s it doing?

  7. xZBx Avatar
    xZBx

    Julia, it’s skin.

  8. xZBx Avatar
    xZBx

    Julia, it’s skin.

  9. encanta Avatar

    Looks really nice. 🙂 Also, Brand New chest piece?

  10. encanta Avatar

    Looks really nice. 🙂 Also, Brand New chest piece?

  11. nexi zydrate Avatar

    can’t wait to see it healed!! very nice work.

  12. nexi zydrate Avatar

    can’t wait to see it healed!! very nice work.

  13. some guy Avatar
    some guy

    whoa, johnny’s pretty damn sexy.

  14. some guy Avatar
    some guy

    whoa, johnny’s pretty damn sexy.

  15. varevinc Avatar
    varevinc

    john looks buff djeez ! 😀

  16. varevinc Avatar
    varevinc

    john looks buff djeez ! 😀

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