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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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Proportions of Man Scarification

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Shannon Larratt

Ryan at Strange City in Edmonton, Alberta recently did this Vitruvian Man (based on the famous Leonardo da Vinci drawing). It reminded me of one of my favorite shirts, the old rec.arts.bodyart shirt that had a tattooed version of this drawing as its back print… I don’t know if anyone reading this remembers those or has one also?

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132 responses to “Proportions of Man Scarification”

  1. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    Yep. I still have my r.a.b. shirt, too. Well worn, but wearable.

    ObMod: Ouch.

  2. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    Yep. I still have my r.a.b. shirt, too. Well worn, but wearable.

    ObMod: Ouch.

  3. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    Yep. I still have my r.a.b. shirt, too. Well worn, but wearable.

    ObMod: Ouch.

  4. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    Yep. I still have my r.a.b. shirt, too. Well worn, but wearable.

    ObMod: Ouch.

  5. Tommy Avatar
    Tommy

    Any way we can get a link to it when it’s healed up? Would love to see the final product.

  6. Tommy Avatar
    Tommy

    Any way we can get a link to it when it’s healed up? Would love to see the final product.

  7. Tommy Avatar
    Tommy

    Any way we can get a link to it when it’s healed up? Would love to see the final product.

  8. Tommy Avatar
    Tommy

    Any way we can get a link to it when it’s healed up? Would love to see the final product.

  9. milquetoast Avatar
    milquetoast

    Nice. I’d really like to see this when it’s healed

  10. milquetoast Avatar
    milquetoast

    Nice. I’d really like to see this when it’s healed

  11. milquetoast Avatar
    milquetoast

    Nice. I’d really like to see this when it’s healed

  12. milquetoast Avatar
    milquetoast

    Nice. I’d really like to see this when it’s healed

  13. Mahhbechh Avatar
    Mahhbechh

    freakin gangsters… your mom cant be proud of you, poor motherfuckers. this aint normal!!!

  14. Mahhbechh Avatar
    Mahhbechh

    freakin gangsters… your mom cant be proud of you, poor motherfuckers. this aint normal!!!

  15. Mahhbechh Avatar
    Mahhbechh

    freakin gangsters… your mom cant be proud of you, poor motherfuckers. this aint normal!!!

  16. Mahhbechh Avatar
    Mahhbechh

    freakin gangsters… your mom cant be proud of you, poor motherfuckers. this aint normal!!!

  17. asteier Avatar
    asteier

    I think that thats the first time I’ve been called a gangster in a derogatory comment.

  18. asteier Avatar
    asteier

    I think that thats the first time I’ve been called a gangster in a derogatory comment.

  19. asteier Avatar
    asteier

    I think that thats the first time I’ve been called a gangster in a derogatory comment.

  20. asteier Avatar
    asteier

    I think that thats the first time I’ve been called a gangster in a derogatory comment.

  21. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    ryan has been getting so good, i think hes been doing some amazing work lately.

  22. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    ryan has been getting so good, i think hes been doing some amazing work lately.

  23. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    ryan has been getting so good, i think hes been doing some amazing work lately.

  24. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    ryan has been getting so good, i think hes been doing some amazing work lately.

  25. winterborn Avatar
    winterborn

    it is realy a nice job!

  26. winterborn Avatar
    winterborn

    it is realy a nice job!

  27. winterborn Avatar
    winterborn

    it is realy a nice job!

  28. winterborn Avatar
    winterborn

    it is realy a nice job!

  29. Da vinci Avatar
    Da vinci

    imagin putting salt on that 😀

  30. Da vinci Avatar
    Da vinci

    imagin putting salt on that 😀

  31. Da vinci Avatar
    Da vinci

    imagin putting salt on that 😀

  32. Da vinci Avatar
    Da vinci

    imagin putting salt on that 😀

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