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.

“annabell, la plus bell”

By my friend Lionel from France (el.fahy.free.fr):

Comments

34 responses to ““annabell, la plus bell””

  1. pr0ncess Avatar

    Obviously it’s intentional since he’s French himself… but I couldn’t stand having a spelling mistake tattooed onto me. Oh well, he can always correct it later I suppose. It’s a really sweet tattoo nonetheless.

  2. pr0ncess Avatar

    Obviously it’s intentional since he’s French himself… but I couldn’t stand having a spelling mistake tattooed onto me. Oh well, he can always correct it later I suppose. It’s a really sweet tattoo nonetheless.

  3. rdza_spi Avatar
    rdza_spi

    Oh I LOOOVE that one :)) The line is great and this atmosphere :)))

  4. rdza_spi Avatar
    rdza_spi

    Oh I LOOOVE that one :)) The line is great and this atmosphere :)))

  5. thedoctorisback Avatar
    thedoctorisback

    i’ve thought long and hard about it and i cant figure it out. what body part is this?

  6. thedoctorisback Avatar
    thedoctorisback

    i’ve thought long and hard about it and i cant figure it out. what body part is this?

  7. Rhi Avatar
    Rhi

    Looks like the calf to me, or possibly underneath the upper arm… but calf seems more likely.

  8. Rhi Avatar
    Rhi

    Looks like the calf to me, or possibly underneath the upper arm… but calf seems more likely.

  9. Rhi Avatar
    Rhi

    Woops, I take it back… it definitely looks like the underarm.

  10. Rhi Avatar
    Rhi

    Woops, I take it back… it definitely looks like the underarm.

  11. Volatile Avatar

    Proncess… it’s a play on words. She’s called “AnnaBELL”, without an ‘e’, so it’s “La plus bell” spelt similarly, I’d imagine….

    Something like “Betti is pretti” or something….

  12. Volatile Avatar

    Proncess… it’s a play on words. She’s called “AnnaBELL”, without an ‘e’, so it’s “La plus bell” spelt similarly, I’d imagine….

    Something like “Betti is pretti” or something….

  13. sewsweet Avatar
    sewsweet

    having studied french for so long the typo is the only thing that stuck out to me, but i love the unique design on the bird, reminds me of this other innovative artist whose name i always forget.

  14. sewsweet Avatar
    sewsweet

    having studied french for so long the typo is the only thing that stuck out to me, but i love the unique design on the bird, reminds me of this other innovative artist whose name i always forget.

  15. VeganZombie Avatar

    I agree with pr0ncess. Though i think the mistake is intentional and supposed to go with the name.

  16. VeganZombie Avatar

    I agree with pr0ncess. Though i think the mistake is intentional and supposed to go with the name.

  17. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Man though, that E is really buggine me…

  18. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Man though, that E is really buggine me…

  19. ellis Avatar
    ellis

    Of course, I cannot BEAR to look at incorrect french

    It’s about as annoying as hearing somebody confuse a Manet and a Monet!

    I also read very big books

  20. ellis Avatar
    ellis

    Of course, I cannot BEAR to look at incorrect french

    It’s about as annoying as hearing somebody confuse a Manet and a Monet!

    I also read very big books

  21. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Ouais, the missing “e” bothers moi aussi, hosti. 😛

  22. phrawzty Avatar
    phrawzty

    Ouais, the missing “e” bothers moi aussi, hosti. 😛

  23. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I think the last ‘e’ is missing to match her name, not because it’s a spelling mistake per se.

  24. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I think the last ‘e’ is missing to match her name, not because it’s a spelling mistake per se.

  25. Volatile Avatar

    I already said that. 🙂

  26. Volatile Avatar

    I already said that. 🙂

  27. jacko Avatar
    jacko

    i love how unique tattoos from france always look. Is it just me, or do they always seem to have the most unique tattoo ideas and artwork?

  28. jacko Avatar
    jacko

    i love how unique tattoos from france always look. Is it just me, or do they always seem to have the most unique tattoo ideas and artwork?

  29. Jets Avatar

    hahaha, ellis!

  30. Jets Avatar

    hahaha, ellis!

  31. Ka Crow Avatar
    Ka Crow

    As much as the missing “e” is making me writhe too, I love that bird. Look at the shading inside — the texture is so painterly, and that makes a powerful contrast with the linework. Sex-ay.

  32. Ka Crow Avatar
    Ka Crow

    As much as the missing “e” is making me writhe too, I love that bird. Look at the shading inside — the texture is so painterly, and that makes a powerful contrast with the linework. Sex-ay.

  33. randomspectator Avatar
    randomspectator

    Ohh I totally love Lionels work…just found out he’s going to be in the UK in March, I’m far too excited! :]]]

  34. randomspectator Avatar
    randomspectator

    Ohh I totally love Lionels work…just found out he’s going to be in the UK in March, I’m far too excited! :]]]

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