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.

Rune Nation

IAM: afilmbombs

I’ll leave it up to her (or the scarification artist, xPUREx) to explain the symbolism!

Comments

92 responses to “Rune Nation”

  1. Blodssvik Avatar

    Awaome, can’t waint for I’m getting tattoed on my runes. =D

  2. Blodssvik Avatar

    Awaome, can’t waint for I’m getting tattoed on my runes. =D

  3. london Avatar
    london

    i feel like this would make me crazy; i cant deal with even little cuts on my hands, they are so irritating. i can only imagine how annoying that has to be. ugh. on the flipside though it does look nice.

  4. london Avatar
    london

    i feel like this would make me crazy; i cant deal with even little cuts on my hands, they are so irritating. i can only imagine how annoying that has to be. ugh. on the flipside though it does look nice.

  5. london Avatar
    london

    i feel like this would make me crazy; i cant deal with even little cuts on my hands, they are so irritating. i can only imagine how annoying that has to be. ugh. on the flipside though it does look nice.

  6. london Avatar
    london

    i feel like this would make me crazy; i cant deal with even little cuts on my hands, they are so irritating. i can only imagine how annoying that has to be. ugh. on the flipside though it does look nice.

  7. Analise Avatar

    runes! awesome.

  8. Analise Avatar

    runes! awesome.

  9. Analise Avatar

    runes! awesome.

  10. Analise Avatar

    runes! awesome.

  11. B Avatar
    B

    ID LIKE TO SEE HOW THAT HEALS…IN THAT AREA, IVE BURNT MY FINGERTIPS BAD BEFORE & IT DIDNT LEAVE MARK

  12. B Avatar
    B

    ID LIKE TO SEE HOW THAT HEALS…IN THAT AREA, IVE BURNT MY FINGERTIPS BAD BEFORE & IT DIDNT LEAVE MARK

  13. B Avatar
    B

    ID LIKE TO SEE HOW THAT HEALS…IN THAT AREA, IVE BURNT MY FINGERTIPS BAD BEFORE & IT DIDNT LEAVE MARK

  14. B Avatar
    B

    ID LIKE TO SEE HOW THAT HEALS…IN THAT AREA, IVE BURNT MY FINGERTIPS BAD BEFORE & IT DIDNT LEAVE MARK

  15. Dimruthien Avatar

    Owowowow! Super props for the Finnish though! Hyvä Suomi!

  16. Dimruthien Avatar

    Owowowow! Super props for the Finnish though! Hyvä Suomi!

  17. Dimruthien Avatar

    Owowowow! Super props for the Finnish though! Hyvä Suomi!

  18. Dimruthien Avatar

    Owowowow! Super props for the Finnish though! Hyvä Suomi!

  19. Xthoroth Avatar
    Xthoroth

    Looks great, I’d love to see how it heals!

  20. Xthoroth Avatar
    Xthoroth

    Looks great, I’d love to see how it heals!

  21. Xthoroth Avatar
    Xthoroth

    Looks great, I’d love to see how it heals!

  22. Xthoroth Avatar
    Xthoroth

    Looks great, I’d love to see how it heals!

  23. djion Avatar
    djion

    blood glory…?

  24. djion Avatar
    djion

    blood glory…?

  25. djion Avatar
    djion

    blood glory…?

  26. djion Avatar
    djion

    blood glory…?

  27. Andy Avatar

    Rad. This speaks to me. I got a mjolnir branding with an algiz rune as part of it, so this I dig 🙂

  28. Andy Avatar

    Rad. This speaks to me. I got a mjolnir branding with an algiz rune as part of it, so this I dig 🙂

  29. Andy Avatar

    Rad. This speaks to me. I got a mjolnir branding with an algiz rune as part of it, so this I dig 🙂

  30. Andy Avatar

    Rad. This speaks to me. I got a mjolnir branding with an algiz rune as part of it, so this I dig 🙂

  31. Campos Avatar

    It always makes me happy to see a well planned rune work. Besides, I love Finland too much. Suomi Perkele! 😀
    This is absolutely amazing idea for a place!

    btw, yay, my first post. 🙂

  32. Campos Avatar

    It always makes me happy to see a well planned rune work. Besides, I love Finland too much. Suomi Perkele! 😀
    This is absolutely amazing idea for a place!

    btw, yay, my first post. 🙂

  33. Campos Avatar

    It always makes me happy to see a well planned rune work. Besides, I love Finland too much. Suomi Perkele! 😀
    This is absolutely amazing idea for a place!

    btw, yay, my first post. 🙂

  34. Campos Avatar

    It always makes me happy to see a well planned rune work. Besides, I love Finland too much. Suomi Perkele! 😀
    This is absolutely amazing idea for a place!

    btw, yay, my first post. 🙂

  35. jippiekajee Avatar
    jippiekajee

    1 : Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity
    2 :Transportation. May represent a horse, car, plane, boat or other vehicle. 3:Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. 4:A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. 5: A revealing message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration6:Physical strength and speed, untamed potential 7:Joy, comfort, pleasure 8:Inherited property or possessions, a house, a home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage

  36. jippiekajee Avatar
    jippiekajee

    1 : Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity
    2 :Transportation. May represent a horse, car, plane, boat or other vehicle. 3:Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. 4:A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. 5: A revealing message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration6:Physical strength and speed, untamed potential 7:Joy, comfort, pleasure 8:Inherited property or possessions, a house, a home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage

  37. jippiekajee Avatar
    jippiekajee

    1 : Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity
    2 :Transportation. May represent a horse, car, plane, boat or other vehicle. 3:Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. 4:A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. 5: A revealing message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration6:Physical strength and speed, untamed potential 7:Joy, comfort, pleasure 8:Inherited property or possessions, a house, a home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage

  38. jippiekajee Avatar
    jippiekajee

    1 : Joy, comfort, pleasure. Fellowship, harmony, prosperity
    2 :Transportation. May represent a horse, car, plane, boat or other vehicle. 3:Travel, both in physical terms and those of lifestyle direction. 4:A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. 5: A revealing message or insight, communication. Signals, inspiration6:Physical strength and speed, untamed potential 7:Joy, comfort, pleasure 8:Inherited property or possessions, a house, a home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage

  39. afilmbombs Avatar

    blood is the price of glory
    but I only chose 2 words…..

    I do like the individual meanings as well, though.

  40. afilmbombs Avatar

    blood is the price of glory
    but I only chose 2 words…..

    I do like the individual meanings as well, though.

  41. afilmbombs Avatar

    blood is the price of glory
    but I only chose 2 words…..

    I do like the individual meanings as well, though.

  42. afilmbombs Avatar

    blood is the price of glory
    but I only chose 2 words…..

    I do like the individual meanings as well, though.

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