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.

Traveling Artists

Jaelbait had this cutting piece done about six months before this photo was taken (it’s about a two month old photo) by Tom Brazda (who I personally consider the brightest mind in body modification in terms of “getting” how the body works) from Toronto when he was touring at Strange City in Edmonton, Alberta.

Comments

22 responses to “Traveling Artists”

  1. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    so beautiful.

  2. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    so beautiful.

  3. rei Avatar
    rei

    woohoo jael! you’re in modblog!

  4. rei Avatar
    rei

    woohoo jael! you’re in modblog!

  5. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    I keep seeign a lady in a boat with her hands on her hips. It came out really great though.

  6. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    I keep seeign a lady in a boat with her hands on her hips. It came out really great though.

  7. ThaMyz Avatar
    ThaMyz

    She scars well~ Purdy ;}

  8. ThaMyz Avatar
    ThaMyz

    She scars well~ Purdy ;}

  9. Lisa Avatar

    Looks absolutely awesome..Wonder what it would be like if she ever decided to have kids though..

  10. Lisa Avatar

    Looks absolutely awesome..Wonder what it would be like if she ever decided to have kids though..

  11. jael Avatar

    tom did a great job for the piece, and renewed my positive outlook towards my body.

    no plans for kids, though i won’t say “never”. the scars are quite hard right now, though knowing my body, they’ll soften over time.

  12. jael Avatar

    tom did a great job for the piece, and renewed my positive outlook towards my body.

    no plans for kids, though i won’t say “never”. the scars are quite hard right now, though knowing my body, they’ll soften over time.

  13. [iam]dreaMING4444[/iam] Avatar

    whooo jael! looking good

  14. [iam]dreaMING4444[/iam] Avatar

    whooo jael! looking good

  15. Billy Fury Avatar
    Billy Fury

    I have to agree with Lilish. I also saw a lady in a boat with her hands on her hips. But nonetheless – I like it – esp the way Jael’s belly button makes the head!

  16. Billy Fury Avatar
    Billy Fury

    I have to agree with Lilish. I also saw a lady in a boat with her hands on her hips. But nonetheless – I like it – esp the way Jael’s belly button makes the head!

  17. JackeeLynn Avatar
    JackeeLynn

    Its scarring so well Jael, I love this piece!

  18. JackeeLynn Avatar
    JackeeLynn

    Its scarring so well Jael, I love this piece!

  19. manmnt Avatar
    manmnt

    I would kill to lick the lines…..

  20. manmnt Avatar
    manmnt

    I would kill to lick the lines…..

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