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.

Nomadic Modifications

Cat‘s mods, obtained on her various travels, include a seven month old belly scarification, a one month old arm scarification, various facial piercings, and four and a half year old sternum piercings. The piercings are all by Raphaelle of Magic Cirus in Paris (who’s since retired to the less invasive job of hair dresser), the belly scar is by Juan in Buenos Aires, and her arm was done by Miguel in Mexico City. She’s originally from France, now living in Buenos Aires, and as well as what you can see in the picture she has a couple tattoos that were done here in Canada. Of herarm scar she writes,

…it’s my Mayan kin of the Caminante del Cielo, the sky walker, the eternal wanderer.

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Comments

37 responses to “Nomadic Modifications”

  1. Archetype Avatar

    beautiful!

    and its good to have you back properly – comments are free to post now? I take it registration has been removed?

  2. Scott Avatar

    Yeah… thats a big pile of “yes” right there.

  3. Eplefe Avatar

    The girl as well as the mods were just freaking lovely. A big WOW from me.

  4. Cat Avatar

    Actually, Shannon, my belly scar is a traditional Argentine design from Catamarca – it’s the forearm that’s my kin. 🙂

  5. Shannon Avatar

    Sorry Cat, just corrected it.

    Archetype – Yes, we’re back to the old way of doing it, which I think is in part why we’ve seen much more active discussions.

  6. Frances Avatar

    Four and a half year old sternum piercings :O ! I’m jealous.
    Beautiful girl.

  7. CarrY Avatar

    nice cherie!!!

    nice photoshoot btw

    y ahora vives en bs as?

    where!?

    hahah

    love u lots

  8. Masticate Avatar
    Masticate

    YAY! photos had a good start 😛
    Esta presentacion de vos es como un dating service announcement, solo falta el “she likes long walks on the beach, her birth sign is *insert here* and is looking for a gorgeouse latino man hahaha 😛 kidding…
    All in all I liked how both scars healed even though your tummy healed completly opposite of how i thought.
    HAHAHA u have tattoos done in Canada? o_0

  9. Cat Avatar

    yeah my finger and my lip.. ya ya i know i’m not covered but still, i gots some! albeit tiny.

  10. Electrocat Avatar
    Electrocat

    Really nice, I like your hair!

  11. mariess Avatar

    cat=hot!

    i love your hair just as much as your mods

  12. cyber_android Avatar

    Lovely work, beautiful girl.

  13. michelle the robot Avatar

    I’m usually not a fan of cheek piercings but they look really good on her!

  14. Wilburtino Avatar

    its always so easy to spot French women, theyce such a unique sense of style and fashion

  15. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    cat, i looked at your page, the other day. it’s so interesting how you just travel like you do!

  16. Big Thompson Avatar
    Big Thompson

    Travel Mods! I personally think its one of the best and most meaningful times to shape your temple. Gorgeous girl.

  17. estrojenn Avatar
    estrojenn

    woah…she is gorgeous!!!

  18. Ty Tweeder Avatar
    Ty Tweeder

    really nice. could do without the cheek peircings though… hehe.
    the scar looks really cool.

  19. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    LINDA

  20. rolledfondant Avatar
    rolledfondant

    Very pretty (both the mods and the girl). ^_^

  21. hoops Avatar
    hoops

    all hoops has to say on this matter is every aspect of this girl is attractive

  22. Guess who Avatar

    comments?Well i have to say the girl is absolutely gorgeous,the eyes,her sultry look and the scars?I tend to overlook them because I love what’s inside and what’s not to love?her beauty,her intellect,her talent to write and the adventurous soul that lives within.I love her cuz she’s my baby!!Much Love MOM

  23. Lysandra Avatar
    Lysandra

    you are sooooooooooo prettttttyyyyyy I almost forgot it’s been so long 🙂

    And your arm and belly are very nice btw

  24. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    I love Cat’s mother comment.

  25. hermana Vegas Avatar

    haha, hermanita, it was just a matter of time… my hottie little sister… love you!

  26. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    Malicia, me too 🙂

  27. sheldo Avatar

    She really suits them, and has lovely eyes 🙂

  28. VaMpRyiXiE Avatar

    Mmmm… *drools*

    Pretty pretty.

  29. SiA Avatar
    SiA

    mon dieu, cela cest etrange, je sui sia, je tes rencontrer cette ete a creston, le gar noir avec les dreds et plein de piercing, on etait sur la petite coline de gazon deriere le centre d’information de creston, epuis je tes vue au canyon(riviere) un jour. je voulais juste voire si tu me raplait. je vie en vancouver maintenent, ou est ce que tu est rendue?

  30. Sado Avatar
    Sado

    I adore the cheeks, they look awesome on her ^^

  31. cat Avatar

    sia! biensur je me rappelle de toi! putain comment ca va mec, t as reussi a trouver dla job en fin de compte? moi je suis a buenos aires maintenant… envoie moi un mail un de c 4, eurotrashed at gmail dot com

  32. marta Avatar
    marta

    anyone knows where to get one of those in barcelona???
    THANKS

  33. jes Avatar

    as always, you look tremendous. come back to montreal, bella, and i’ll put some more ink in you. it’s about time again, hm?

  34. fuckthesquirell Avatar
    fuckthesquirell

    well you are so beautifull and i like your style but…allons enfant de la patrieeeeeeeeieuuuuuuuuuuuuuh, ouai c’étais juste histoire de faire le con, t’as vachement maigrit quand même, faut vraiment que j’arrête de boire. Pfffffff

  35. william Avatar
    william

    So what does the belly scar stand for do you know?

  36. Cat Avatar

    it´s a snake from a northern argentine tribe

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