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.

The Noble Platypus

It’s been a little while since we last checked in with IAM’s resident human platypus Jenya.  Aside from his fantastic mods, he also exudes so much joy.  When he e-mailed me a little while back with these photos he had mentioned that because of some health problems he had to reduce the size of his lip plates to a 32mm medusa and 58mm labret, but he’s doing better and is back on track to reaching his goal of a 100mm medusa and 200mm labret.  I really love that when he was telling me the size of his lips in the photo he was saying that they’re small.  I guess size is relative.  Either way, this human platypus and his impressive collection of modifications is always a treat to post.

Comments

26 responses to “The Noble Platypus”

  1. nexi zydrate Avatar

    not personally my thing, but he wears them well! can’t wait to see them when he is at his gial sizes. 🙂

    i do wonder; how do large lip plates affect speech etc?

  2. xELEKTROx Avatar
    xELEKTROx

    Impressive mods, but…
    That’s one skinny guy.

  3. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    He’s awesome. 🙂

  4. DAnik Avatar

    I heared how Jenya speaks with my wife. He sounds like Kenny from south park )))

  5. Sergey TYLER Popov Avatar

    http://rutube.ru/tracks/3689014.html
    movie about Russian BodMod community.
    Feat. Jenya.

  6. martyxvx Avatar
    martyxvx

    on the video , he is so skinny.I m very shocked about how he look like now.Poor guy
    He look like if he have AIDS or something like that

  7. Robofish Avatar
    Robofish

    @ xELEKTROx it does say hes had health problems, which could explain his weight loss

    P.S lip plate and Dreadlock <3

  8. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Jenya rocks. I love seeing new photos of him. I hope you are O.K buddy

  9. brute Avatar

    jesus, he does look extremely sick. i hope he’s alright

  10. support_mutation Avatar
    support_mutation

    wish i spoke russian, that video link seemed rather cool haha.

  11. rk Avatar
    rk

    his iam says he was raw and “fruitarian” for a a year. that’s probably why he’s intensely emaciated.

  12. deerheart Avatar

    some kind of bodmod muppet show!
    thumbs up.

  13. anthony Avatar

    very good to see new photos of jenya. hope he’s either back to or on his way towards 100% health.

  14. Jenya Avatar
    Jenya

    DAnik: где это ты слышал, что я так говорю?? =/

  15. agoraphobicnosebleed Avatar
    agoraphobicnosebleed

    i do believe the video said he has leukemia, so all of you ignorant a**holes should show a little more respect instead of making jokes

    ….he has great mods 🙂

    …and i hope he gets well!

  16. Jenya Avatar
    Jenya

    I was sick (cachexia). i am was 30kg.
    but i am vey good feel now!

  17. brute Avatar

    high five for feeling better, Jenya! your dreads look wonderful, by the way 🙂

  18. Roo Avatar
    Roo

    Amazing mods! Right o Jenya blood love it. Very lekker…very.

  19. support_mutation Avatar
    support_mutation

    aw man, something you’d never wish on anyone! best of luck with recovering:) x

  20. smurf777 Avatar
    smurf777

    Hope you’re better now dude.

  21. J Avatar
    J

    A truly beautiful person is beautiful regardless of their weight.
    This man is one of those people.

    And his mods suit him very well. I am in awe every time he posts new pictures.
    Adore him!

  22. varevinc Avatar
    varevinc

    i think he looks sickly skinny … i hope he’s getting a little fatter again after being ill , otherwise i think he’s running into a anorexia patient

  23. MissMonstr Avatar
    MissMonstr

    Beautiful Mods Jenya, hope your health improves!

  24. Elliott Avatar
    Elliott

    This guy is amazing, the transformation he has gone through is unbelievable!

    http://news.bmezine.com/2007/07/26/now-thats-a-do/

  25. Kev Avatar

    Hi jenya great to see you back . Have missed your amazing videos

  26. chtipierced Avatar
    chtipierced

    you are very excessive for modifications, but I love you as that. It’s very beautifull and very unusual.

    And good health for you.

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