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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.

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Hindu Backpiece

Written by

Shannon Larratt

Tattooed by Antonius at Laboratorium in St. Petersburg, Russia:

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78 responses to “Hindu Backpiece”

  1. L1ZZARD Avatar
    L1ZZARD

    That is… wow. Also speachless. Very nice.

  2. L1ZZARD Avatar
    L1ZZARD

    That is… wow. Also speachless. Very nice.

  3. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I love it…the colours are amazing! It’s absolutely beautiful! *drools*

  4. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I love it…the colours are amazing! It’s absolutely beautiful! *drools*

  5. Ausmoz Avatar
    Ausmoz

    Amazing colour.

  6. Ausmoz Avatar
    Ausmoz

    Amazing colour.

  7. Marshall Avatar
    Marshall

    That’s some impressive shading/colour there.

  8. Marshall Avatar
    Marshall

    That’s some impressive shading/colour there.

  9. Horatio Avatar
    Horatio

    I love the blue shading as well as the coverage on the tops of his shoulders and neck.

    It looks especially interesting when both colors and connotations are contrasted with the camo pants he’s wearing, and the blackwork skulls on his arm.

  10. Horatio Avatar
    Horatio

    I love the blue shading as well as the coverage on the tops of his shoulders and neck.

    It looks especially interesting when both colors and connotations are contrasted with the camo pants he’s wearing, and the blackwork skulls on his arm.

  11. Vienna Avatar
    Vienna

    This is like… beyond amazing. What a FREAKING GORGEOUS PIECE!!

  12. Vienna Avatar
    Vienna

    This is like… beyond amazing. What a FREAKING GORGEOUS PIECE!!

  13. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Nice back… (I mean the canvas specifically, not the tattoo, though that is quite nice as well)

  14. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    Nice back… (I mean the canvas specifically, not the tattoo, though that is quite nice as well)

  15. Wilburt Avatar
    Wilburt

    great backpiece but i also really like his skulls on his right arm, nice contrast

  16. Wilburt Avatar
    Wilburt

    great backpiece but i also really like his skulls on his right arm, nice contrast

  17. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    beautiful…

  18. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    beautiful…

  19. Tinqy Avatar
    Tinqy

    very detailed,
    iiiinnn love

  20. Tinqy Avatar
    Tinqy

    very detailed,
    iiiinnn love

  21. SkyeTrintiy Avatar
    SkyeTrintiy

    Oh I am so jealous!

  22. SkyeTrintiy Avatar
    SkyeTrintiy

    Oh I am so jealous!

  23. Giles Wallwork Avatar
    Giles Wallwork

    This for me is one of the best examples of coloured work ever, even better than the ‘Gamer’ tat shown a month back.

    Just beautiful.

  24. Giles Wallwork Avatar
    Giles Wallwork

    This for me is one of the best examples of coloured work ever, even better than the ‘Gamer’ tat shown a month back.

    Just beautiful.

  25. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    It’s actually Tibetan Buddhist- that is Chenrezig, the b0dhisattva of compassion. Beautiful!

  26. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    It’s actually Tibetan Buddhist- that is Chenrezig, the b0dhisattva of compassion. Beautiful!

  27. Bastard Avatar
    Bastard

    Welcome to http://www.laborum.ru to see more works of this artist!

  28. Bastard Avatar
    Bastard

    Welcome to http://www.laborum.ru to see more works of this artist!

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