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.

Fun and Games in Wellington, NZ

Click through for the bloody aftermath of Jacques and James

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22 responses to “Fun and Games in Wellington, NZ”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Gotta love the “TEMPORARY” sign…

  2. cas Avatar
    cas

    it almost looks like doug ‘pinhead’ bradley, nice.

  3. Frester Avatar

    I remember his sleeve being featured before, and really liking it.

  4. sae Avatar
    sae

    anyone know what his collarbone says?

  5. original_sly Avatar
    original_sly

    “Who’s gonna take the weight?” I think he said it was a line from a song or something. Dude’s a bit of a lefty, so I’m assuming its got a deep meaning 🙂 Man, that was a fun weekend!

  6. melsgam Avatar

    move the cup from the click through!! lol

  7. Max Brand Avatar

    must be those new invisible gloves!…..ewwwww!!

  8. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Oh right! I forgot — his sleeve is great!
    Here’s the link:
    Jacques’s liberty-themed sleeve

  9. Tamora Avatar
    Tamora

    Love the cuppa tea!

  10. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    nothing hotter than bloody boys! well boy in this case…

  11. fearandloathing Avatar

    i love that temporary sign.. was here when i moved and glows with every shot..

    absolutely perfect for play piercin pics 🙂

    wow double modblog. didnt see that coming

  12. Sophi Avatar
    Sophi

    Yay you made it on modblog again James, and yeah that was a goooooood weekend!

  13. katie Avatar
    katie

    (Borat style) “I likeeee I likeeeee”

  14. vivamexico Avatar
    vivamexico

    glowing nutsack!

  15. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    wow, thanks for the work James, the photos Gemma and the post shannon, nice click through, and again, much love to Wellington, love ya long time Yall.

  16. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    Oh and yeah hte collar bone quote is from the Kool and the Gang song, more the speech at the start of the track…kinda kicks ya in the guts.

  17. Verno Avatar

    I hate to be a hater but w/ that said I’m goina risk it!
    Unless those two are sleeping together and even if there NOT! Hows about some GLOVES? Aseptic technique? Don’t ya know there are people following your footsteps….simply because of what they may have seen here! Very gross and irresponsible! (Sorry to vent Shannon, I just thought it should be addressed)

  18. fearandloathing Avatar

    To Verno and Max, i definately. Not entirely but i do.
    I do hail from a very professional studio and have the knowledge, but yes im out of gloves, and havent made the effort to get more at this stage (what can i say, this aint my day job no more..), but when the IAM meet is a cranking and someone asks for a playpiercing.. its hard to turn down personally. Especially when said person is about to move in England and its the last chance.

    Although that said, are you guys gonna head to the festivals in Phuket and yell at everyone for not wearing gloves? While there are obvious risks, theres a big difference in a professional playpiercing, and a personal/ritual play piercing. Jon and myself knew all the risks we were taking, and did everything that we could with the supplies at hand to do the job. I guess smearing blood all over his torso isnt exactly the most hygeinic action either, but hey, sometimes thats the BME way. Obviously not something I would do in a studio.

  19. fearandloathing Avatar

    i definately AGREE, thats what i meant to say. 🙂

  20. JoseyLyn Avatar

    Haha, TEMPORARY!

  21. thomasblackfeather Avatar

    i like the piercings but the piercer ?? not so much …

    where are the gloves dude ?

  22. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    He’s very sexxie. 😛 Oh yeah, I like the placement of the play piercings too. It’s like a six pack frame.

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