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.

We’ll be back…

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Scarification by Paks at Por Vida in Madrid.

Comments

27 responses to “We’ll be back…”

  1. severed Avatar

    it looks like a scalpel blade. is that right?

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I assume it is, yes.

  3. xPUREx Avatar

    my guess is Ryan is gonna have something to say about this. 🙂

  4. FlamingFist Avatar
    FlamingFist

    thats awesome. scalpel blade across the wrist… literally

  5. possessed Avatar

    Isn’t it the ankle?

  6. Beautifuck Avatar
    Beautifuck

    I’m pretty sure it’s the wrist….
    I think it’s interesting.

  7. MUTE-ONE Avatar
  8. adastra Avatar
    adastra

    I like the idea of it being a blade across the wrist (if it is the wrist). I’d like to see it from a distance.
    Having said that, its not exactly the most amazing scarification, is it? Maybe it’ll look better once its healed…

  9. Pwnie Avatar
    Pwnie

    Ironic, but nice and simple.

    I first thought ankle, although the palm print would suggest otherwise.

  10. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Yeah it looks like the wrist to me.

  11. Carla Bauer Avatar
    Carla Bauer

    11 blade

  12. Sassix Avatar
    Sassix

    It always amazes me exactly how FAR into ones’ own skin you can dig before it becomes life threatening. That left side looks something a little nasty. By no means is this (in its’ current state) anywhere close to threatening anything except maybe some prudish peoples’ perceptions.

  13. junkyardxdog Avatar
    junkyardxdog

    That’s kinda neat. I wonder if maybe they’re a scarification artist too?

  14. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    ah, the left side looks way too deep!

  15. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    Man, I was just thinkin bout how kick ass it would be to have a scalpel cutting done!!!

  16. Khayman Avatar

    Cool scalpel blade!
    I am sure it’s on the wrist.
    It’s nicely done I think.

  17. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Oh and I forgot to mention that this is a self-scarification.

  18. Maggi Avatar
    Maggi

    That does look deep at one side, I wonder if it’s justs shadow?
    That does creep me out though, even the idea of a tattoo on my wrist makes me feel ill!

  19. Sadhaka Avatar

    Yep, he has done it himself on his own wrist, not that easy to do really.

  20. Malice Alice Avatar

    I like it! That’s pretty damn good for self scarification on the wrist. I’d imagine that’s a pretty awkward spot.

  21. Bikmonster Avatar
    Bikmonster

    First thought: Ow! Second thought: cool! Instinct: curl wrists up into sleeves protectively.

  22. Pixie Avatar
    Pixie

    I’m curious to see how it will heal. Maybe it’s just what i’ve seen, but I didn’t think wrists scarred well?

  23. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Good luck with the server move:)

  24. vermilion Avatar
    vermilion

    I seriously want to lick that.

  25. mad world Avatar
    mad world

    For some reason, this is one of the only scarifications that has semi-disturbed me. No, disturbed isn’t the right word.

    I mean, I like it, and I think it’s great for self-scarification.

    I guess the shape of the cutting, the appearance of the wound, and the freshness/blood makes it seem less like it is art and more like they got injured… and bloody injuries of the wrist make me feel weird-bad. But once it heals into a scar, I’m sure I’ll like it better. I’m a bit of an odd thinker, sometimes.

  26. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    My first thought was that it was just random cuts on the wrist… actually I thought it was meant to look like a suicide attempt.. but i see the blade now that its pointed out to me. Too close up.. need some distance.

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