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.

Scarification Dog Portrait

I’ve seen the piece before (and maybe even posted it), but I quite like seeing this skin removal scarification on Rumiko, done by Ryan during his Japanese tour, with the subject of the portrait.

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6 responses to “Scarification Dog Portrait”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-27-2006 03:15:16 by MajikMan
    Boxers are, in fact, the greatest breed of dogs ever. This picture makes me really miss my pup, who is back at home with mom.

    Posted on 04-27-2006 12:00:07 by verucassault
    Oh, I love dogs. Makes me miss MY pup. Nice work, too.

    Posted on 04-30-2006 13:13:12 by Sam
    Boxers are the sweetest, best dogs ever. My friends have their kids, but my dog is my baby.
    Really like the scarification too, I like big raised scars.

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-27-2006 03:15:16 by MajikMan
    Boxers are, in fact, the greatest breed of dogs ever. This picture makes me really miss my pup, who is back at home with mom.

    Posted on 04-27-2006 12:00:07 by verucassault
    Oh, I love dogs. Makes me miss MY pup. Nice work, too.

    Posted on 04-30-2006 13:13:12 by Sam
    Boxers are the sweetest, best dogs ever. My friends have their kids, but my dog is my baby.
    Really like the scarification too, I like big raised scars.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 04-27-2006 03:15:16 by MajikMan
    Boxers are, in fact, the greatest breed of dogs ever. This picture makes me really miss my pup, who is back at home with mom.

    Posted on 04-27-2006 12:00:07 by verucassault
    Oh, I love dogs. Makes me miss MY pup. Nice work, too.

    Posted on 04-30-2006 13:13:12 by Sam
    Boxers are the sweetest, best dogs ever. My friends have their kids, but my dog is my baby.
    Really like the scarification too, I like big raised scars.

  4. winterborn Avatar
    winterborn

    did I already say that this scar job realy kick some ass?

  5. winterborn Avatar
    winterborn

    did I already say that this scar job realy kick some ass?

  6. winterborn Avatar
    winterborn

    did I already say that this scar job realy kick some ass?

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