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.

“Arte Perversa”

This photo has been mirrored — when Brenno (say hi to him at APP) from Body Factory in Trieste, Italy did this skin removal, it was reversed so the wearer could read it in the mirror. I assume no one needs a translation.

Comments

17 responses to ““Arte Perversa””

  1. joe Avatar
    joe

    its a cool idea to write it backwards, that way its not legible to the wrong peopleand the wearer can read it himself! not bad!

  2. jade_rose Avatar

    Maybe it’s just too damn early for me, but sadly, I need a translation. The cutting looks beautiful, I just can’t figure out what it says.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Arte Perversa isn’t that hard to take a guess at….

  4. oestrebunny Avatar

    it is a really nice cutting, it’d be interesting to see how well it scars

  5. mycatisnosferatu Avatar
    mycatisnosferatu

    Perverse art

  6. jade_rose Avatar

    Yeah, I figured Perverse Art, once I went back and reread the title – I was concentrating too much on the cutting and totally blanked on the fact that it was right there in my face above it.

  7. Empress Avatar
    Empress

    Be nice to see this one healed, its been beautifully cut.

  8. JenO33 Avatar

    Absolutely beautiful, can’t wait to see it healed either.

  9. Giles 23 Avatar
    Giles 23

    Is that a microdermal I see?

    Quality work indeed.

  10. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    DURR I DO KNEED A TRANSLATE

  11. astrosnik Avatar

    A nice example of words transformed into a picture. I’d imagine reversed it appears as just a scroll-work design.

  12. Malice Alice Avatar

    I’d love to see this when it heals!

  13. redneckzombi Avatar

    This is awesome! I would also love to see it healed out with some highlighting tattoos.

  14. nope Avatar
    nope

    i’m a geek. i had to re-flip the image so that i could see what everyone else saw as well as what he sees. i’m happy to report it is just as aesthetically pleasing in reverse:)

  15. Campbell Avatar
    Campbell

    I think it could look Arabic in reverse.

  16. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    perverse art– i like it 🙂

  17. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    I really love this!!
    especially how the microdermal fits so perfectly!

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