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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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Tara’s Geisha

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Shannon Larratt

This geisha portrait tattoos is by Anson Eastin at Pleasures of the Flesh in Fort Myers, Florida.

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58 responses to “Tara’s Geisha”

  1. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    I dont see how it is a caricature. it is just a beautiful picture. Some people are offended way too easily and need to stop analyzing so damn much and enjoy this lovely woman’s equally lovely artwork! : )

  2. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    I dont see how it is a caricature. it is just a beautiful picture. Some people are offended way too easily and need to stop analyzing so damn much and enjoy this lovely woman’s equally lovely artwork! : )

  3. Bubblez Avatar
    Bubblez

    In regards to #25 the author of ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ was sued for defamation of character and breach of contract. Maybe reading ‘Geisha, A life’ (also known as ‘Geisha of Gion’) which is actually written by someone who is geisha would be a more accurate source of information for people interested in that aspect of Japanese culture.

    It’s a very beautiful tattoo, and has definately made me want to go ahead with my planned piece.

    Also when have people had to start justifying their tattoo choices.

  4. Bubblez Avatar
    Bubblez

    In regards to #25 the author of ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ was sued for defamation of character and breach of contract. Maybe reading ‘Geisha, A life’ (also known as ‘Geisha of Gion’) which is actually written by someone who is geisha would be a more accurate source of information for people interested in that aspect of Japanese culture.

    It’s a very beautiful tattoo, and has definately made me want to go ahead with my planned piece.

    Also when have people had to start justifying their tattoo choices.

  5. oniana Avatar
    oniana

    as to the absence of facial piercings, i think she looks beautiful with the scars left behind. the piercings are in the mind of the beholder heehhee. pardon a tired stoner…

  6. oniana Avatar
    oniana

    as to the absence of facial piercings, i think she looks beautiful with the scars left behind. the piercings are in the mind of the beholder heehhee. pardon a tired stoner…

  7. ichigo Avatar
    ichigo

    Is the photo flipped or is the tattoo backwards? (The kimono is crossed the wrong way, as though she’s a corpse.)

  8. ichigo Avatar
    ichigo

    Is the photo flipped or is the tattoo backwards? (The kimono is crossed the wrong way, as though she’s a corpse.)

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