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.

Falling…

I don’t know if the falling girl is Halsey or at least Halsey-inspired, but the lyrics on the banner are from the Elliott Smith song Happiness. Tattoo by Kurt Fagerland at Cort’s Royal Ink in Patchougue, Long Island, New York.

but I knew that he’d never forget her
while her memory worked in reverse
to keep her safe from herself
and oh my, nothing else could’ve been done
she made her life a lie

Comments

5 responses to “Falling…”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-27-2006 03:13:41 by Malroy
    the falling girl makes me think of circa survive album art.

    http://www.interpunk.com/itemimages2/109182.jpg

    Posted on 04-27-2006 12:05:11 by amy
    its not kurt halksey.

    Posted on 04-27-2006 12:05:31 by amy
    *halsey.

    Posted on 04-27-2006 13:56:55 by high
    The falling girl looks really similar to a character in a book I used to read when I was a kid.. it’s gunna bug the shit outta me till i figure it out..

    Posted on 04-27-2006 23:03:40 by c0rrosion
    Ruby the Copycat? or something like that.

    Posted on 04-27-2006 23:53:46 by .
    ramona ?

    Posted on 04-28-2006 02:08:04 by jo
    wow, awesome colouring!

    it reminds me of alice in wonderland for some weird reason, lol.. just me? thought so

    Posted on 04-28-2006 11:30:04 by /
    i love the dress the colors are so vivid

    Posted on 04-29-2006 11:47:21 by alrdygrownup
    One of my favorite ES lyrics.

    Posted on 05-03-2006 12:31:16 by toast
    high – i’m thinking the same thing, i sorta recognise it… but no chance at placing it.

    Posted on 05-23-2006 19:51:38 by Keri
    This remings me of a Thumbelina type deal

  2. The Ruckus Avatar
    The Ruckus

    Its from a book i read, damn i hate that i cant remember it either it was one i really liked… T_T high, toast, i fee we are doomed my brain is itching.

  3. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    I feel so much better being next to u here…but what what will make me feel much better is to pass bye u a nd wave on my way to the top ~_0

  4. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    I think the girl is inspired off of a circa surrvive cover.
    not Halsey.

  5. Me Avatar
    Me

    it’s an original drawing by the tattoo artist, elliot smith lyrics

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