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.

Biomech Leg Tattoo

Wow, I totally love this bio-mech leg piece by my old friend Chris Govier (at Dragon Ink in Swansea)… For the sharp eyed, you’ll also note that he has a skeletal leg tattooed on the other side!

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22 responses to “Biomech Leg Tattoo”

  1. Suicide Note Pt. II Avatar
    Suicide Note Pt. II

    Amazing work. It’s one of the only biomech pieces I’ve seen that really looks REAL. I mean the skin almost looks like it’s naturally peeled away and that is his real leg.

  2. Suicide Note Pt. II Avatar
    Suicide Note Pt. II

    Amazing work. It’s one of the only biomech pieces I’ve seen that really looks REAL. I mean the skin almost looks like it’s naturally peeled away and that is his real leg.

  3. Kanga43 Avatar
    Kanga43

    So intricate! I love it.

  4. Kanga43 Avatar
    Kanga43

    So intricate! I love it.

  5. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    As someone who just got their feet x-rayed today, I’d like to see the other side!! This leg is particularly great as well.

  6. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    As someone who just got their feet x-rayed today, I’d like to see the other side!! This leg is particularly great as well.

  7. Rockerbaby Avatar

    Wow…I especially like the pieces of ripping skin on his thighs 😉 amazing work.

  8. Rockerbaby Avatar

    Wow…I especially like the pieces of ripping skin on his thighs 😉 amazing work.

  9. Manny Avatar

    Simply excellent !!!

  10. Manny Avatar

    Simply excellent !!!

  11. Eddymonster Avatar
    Eddymonster

    Awesome work… I love these kind of tats…. There was one dude I saw ages ago who had something similar but on his back… It was like the skin was braced open and you could see clockwork cogs inside… It looked Amazing

    -Eddy \/ Monster
    (oo)
    \../
    i

  12. Eddymonster Avatar
    Eddymonster

    Awesome work… I love these kind of tats…. There was one dude I saw ages ago who had something similar but on his back… It was like the skin was braced open and you could see clockwork cogs inside… It looked Amazing

    -Eddy \/ Monster
    (oo)
    \../
    i

  13. osiri Avatar
    osiri

    OH MY GOD. that is bloody amazing! i love the stretched, torn skin, and the toes are so cool…

    i want to see the other leg!

  14. osiri Avatar
    osiri

    OH MY GOD. that is bloody amazing! i love the stretched, torn skin, and the toes are so cool…

    i want to see the other leg!

  15. corey Avatar
    corey

    that’s a great piece, though i’ve seen something very similar a while back. i save good looking biomech because i’m going to be having quite a lot done on myself so i actually have the reference photo if anyone’s interested (though i may have found it on bme a long time ago if you really want to dig)

  16. corey Avatar
    corey

    that’s a great piece, though i’ve seen something very similar a while back. i save good looking biomech because i’m going to be having quite a lot done on myself so i actually have the reference photo if anyone’s interested (though i may have found it on bme a long time ago if you really want to dig)

  17. *tara Avatar
    *tara

    –agreed…this is absolutely amazing biomech work.

  18. *tara Avatar
    *tara

    –agreed…this is absolutely amazing biomech work.

  19. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    I seriously thought “prosthetic” for a split second when I first saw this!

    I have to say, I think the ankle and foot are my favorite part — so intricate!

  20. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    I seriously thought “prosthetic” for a split second when I first saw this!

    I have to say, I think the ankle and foot are my favorite part — so intricate!

  21. Vienna Avatar
    Vienna

    That’s insanely awesome. So well done!!

  22. Vienna Avatar
    Vienna

    That’s insanely awesome. So well done!!

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