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.

A Crack in the Concrete


Keeping with the requests to see more healing/healed scarification work, Tara checks in with this nicely raised year-and-a-half-old piece by the Thunder From Down Under, Wayde Dunn. Check out the fresh cutting after the jump.

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Comments

339 responses to “A Crack in the Concrete”

  1. Postal Avatar
    Postal

    Self-injury, self-harm or deliberate self-harm is deliberate infliction of tissue damage or alteration to oneself without suicidal intent. It is sometimes associated with mental illness, a history of trauma and abuse including emotional abuse, sexual abuse, eating disorders, or mental traits such as low self-esteem or perfectionism.

  2. Postal Avatar
    Postal

    Self-injury, self-harm or deliberate self-harm is deliberate infliction of tissue damage or alteration to oneself without suicidal intent. It is sometimes associated with mental illness, a history of trauma and abuse including emotional abuse, sexual abuse, eating disorders, or mental traits such as low self-esteem or perfectionism.

  3. Postal Avatar
    Postal

    Self-injury, self-harm or deliberate self-harm is deliberate infliction of tissue damage or alteration to oneself without suicidal intent. It is sometimes associated with mental illness, a history of trauma and abuse including emotional abuse, sexual abuse, eating disorders, or mental traits such as low self-esteem or perfectionism.

  4. sandra Avatar
    sandra

    ive never been a fan of scarification but this is just so beautiful.

  5. sandra Avatar
    sandra

    ive never been a fan of scarification but this is just so beautiful.

  6. sandra Avatar
    sandra

    ive never been a fan of scarification but this is just so beautiful.

  7. Melissa Avatar

    looks great! what an amazing and unique piece.

  8. Melissa Avatar

    looks great! what an amazing and unique piece.

  9. Melissa Avatar

    looks great! what an amazing and unique piece.

  10. steve Avatar
    steve

    Wait till she gets pregnant, till she gets older and gets a pouch and it starts to sag. Oh it’ll look wonderful then.

  11. steve Avatar
    steve

    Wait till she gets pregnant, till she gets older and gets a pouch and it starts to sag. Oh it’ll look wonderful then.

  12. steve Avatar
    steve

    Wait till she gets pregnant, till she gets older and gets a pouch and it starts to sag. Oh it’ll look wonderful then.

  13. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    #83 you sound sooo fucking creepy, just stfu about your little fantasies and let people express themselves.

    and yes it is very pretty, but like many people have said, it’s a very delicate art and seems easily spoiled. I don’t think I could live with the restrictions, like not having children? you’ll be missing out on a lot, but each to their own. but its still very good, even if it looks a tad gross.I’m personally more down for tats.

  14. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    #83 you sound sooo fucking creepy, just stfu about your little fantasies and let people express themselves.

    and yes it is very pretty, but like many people have said, it’s a very delicate art and seems easily spoiled. I don’t think I could live with the restrictions, like not having children? you’ll be missing out on a lot, but each to their own. but its still very good, even if it looks a tad gross.I’m personally more down for tats.

  15. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    #83 you sound sooo fucking creepy, just stfu about your little fantasies and let people express themselves.

    and yes it is very pretty, but like many people have said, it’s a very delicate art and seems easily spoiled. I don’t think I could live with the restrictions, like not having children? you’ll be missing out on a lot, but each to their own. but its still very good, even if it looks a tad gross.I’m personally more down for tats.

  16. Isa Avatar
    Isa

    WOW. That is just stunning. I don’t think I have ever seen such lovely scarification.

  17. Isa Avatar
    Isa

    WOW. That is just stunning. I don’t think I have ever seen such lovely scarification.

  18. Isa Avatar
    Isa

    WOW. That is just stunning. I don’t think I have ever seen such lovely scarification.

  19. Pounded Ink Avatar

    That’s one of the best scarifications I’ve ever seen. It makes me really want to rethink my position on it.

  20. Pounded Ink Avatar

    That’s one of the best scarifications I’ve ever seen. It makes me really want to rethink my position on it.

  21. Pounded Ink Avatar

    That’s one of the best scarifications I’ve ever seen. It makes me really want to rethink my position on it.

  22. Rowan Watson Avatar
    Rowan Watson

    this is exactly the sort of scarification i want for myself. those clean, raised white lines, so beautiful. how was that done? it looks like lasers!

  23. Rowan Watson Avatar
    Rowan Watson

    this is exactly the sort of scarification i want for myself. those clean, raised white lines, so beautiful. how was that done? it looks like lasers!

  24. Rowan Watson Avatar
    Rowan Watson

    this is exactly the sort of scarification i want for myself. those clean, raised white lines, so beautiful. how was that done? it looks like lasers!

  25. Rowan Watson Avatar
    Rowan Watson

    and tara? you rock, darlin’!

  26. Rowan Watson Avatar
    Rowan Watson

    and tara? you rock, darlin’!

  27. Rowan Watson Avatar
    Rowan Watson

    and tara? you rock, darlin’!

  28. What The .... Avatar
    What The ….

    I wasn’t going to respond because I know whatever I say will be ignored, but I’m going to anyways. This has to be the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. You want to express yourself, I get it, but you’re willing to put yourself at risk for serious complications? Yeah, obviously it healed up nicely, but what if it hadn’t? Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

    Leaves me with the thought…

    Common sense… You don’t have it.

  29. What The .... Avatar
    What The ….

    I wasn’t going to respond because I know whatever I say will be ignored, but I’m going to anyways. This has to be the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. You want to express yourself, I get it, but you’re willing to put yourself at risk for serious complications? Yeah, obviously it healed up nicely, but what if it hadn’t? Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

    Leaves me with the thought…

    Common sense… You don’t have it.

  30. What The .... Avatar
    What The ….

    I wasn’t going to respond because I know whatever I say will be ignored, but I’m going to anyways. This has to be the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. You want to express yourself, I get it, but you’re willing to put yourself at risk for serious complications? Yeah, obviously it healed up nicely, but what if it hadn’t? Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

    Leaves me with the thought…

    Common sense… You don’t have it.

  31. Shay Avatar
    Shay

    Seriously people? get over it. She can do what she wants. If it gets gross someday when she gets older, who cares. People don’t generally worry about their appearance when they get to be old grammas and grampas anyway. And why would she be traipsing around with her stomach showing when she’s old anyway?

    Stop telling her what to do. She can do what she wants.

  32. Shay Avatar
    Shay

    Seriously people? get over it. She can do what she wants. If it gets gross someday when she gets older, who cares. People don’t generally worry about their appearance when they get to be old grammas and grampas anyway. And why would she be traipsing around with her stomach showing when she’s old anyway?

    Stop telling her what to do. She can do what she wants.

  33. Shay Avatar
    Shay

    Seriously people? get over it. She can do what she wants. If it gets gross someday when she gets older, who cares. People don’t generally worry about their appearance when they get to be old grammas and grampas anyway. And why would she be traipsing around with her stomach showing when she’s old anyway?

    Stop telling her what to do. She can do what she wants.

  34. Brandi Avatar
    Brandi

    That is beautiful. I wish my scarring ended up like that.

  35. Brandi Avatar
    Brandi

    That is beautiful. I wish my scarring ended up like that.

  36. Brandi Avatar
    Brandi

    That is beautiful. I wish my scarring ended up like that.

  37. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Yanno, scarring isn’t my thing either, but I believe if you are going to mark your body, then find an artist who does a good job. Obviously she researched her artist and his work before committing to this, and for that I applaud her. Yes, I too, think it looks very nice on her and I appreciate her for sharing her body modification. And I also applaud her position on not having children. As evident by every Internet site that allows comments, there is enough stupid in this world. Why risk bringing more stupid in to it?!

  38. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Yanno, scarring isn’t my thing either, but I believe if you are going to mark your body, then find an artist who does a good job. Obviously she researched her artist and his work before committing to this, and for that I applaud her. Yes, I too, think it looks very nice on her and I appreciate her for sharing her body modification. And I also applaud her position on not having children. As evident by every Internet site that allows comments, there is enough stupid in this world. Why risk bringing more stupid in to it?!

  39. Bill Avatar
    Bill

    Yanno, scarring isn’t my thing either, but I believe if you are going to mark your body, then find an artist who does a good job. Obviously she researched her artist and his work before committing to this, and for that I applaud her. Yes, I too, think it looks very nice on her and I appreciate her for sharing her body modification. And I also applaud her position on not having children. As evident by every Internet site that allows comments, there is enough stupid in this world. Why risk bringing more stupid in to it?!

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