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.

Angel Wings Surface Piercing

This wild surface piercing project was done by Sean Dowdell and Burni at Club Tattoo in Tempe, AZ — photo by Sean Hartgrove.

Edit: These are microdermals, and are three months old and healing well in this photo.

Comments

160 responses to “Angel Wings Surface Piercing”

  1. Samantha Avatar

    Wow. That is incedible

  2. Samantha Avatar

    Wow. That is incedible

  3. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    I wonder how the healing goes on all of these?

  4. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    I wonder how the healing goes on all of these?

  5. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    I wonder how the healing goes on all of these?

  6. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    I wonder how the healing goes on all of these?

  7. Simon Avatar
    Simon

    Isn’t anyone bothered by the fact there is absolutely no symmetry and it seems like the artist just did no real planning on this. It looks like he just drew the wings on and then got out of time or something and began working on the microdermals, without measuring it all out…

    This bothers me so much I can’t enjoy the beauty of this…

    Good picture though.

  8. Simon Avatar
    Simon

    Isn’t anyone bothered by the fact there is absolutely no symmetry and it seems like the artist just did no real planning on this. It looks like he just drew the wings on and then got out of time or something and began working on the microdermals, without measuring it all out…

    This bothers me so much I can’t enjoy the beauty of this…

    Good picture though.

  9. Simon Avatar
    Simon

    Isn’t anyone bothered by the fact there is absolutely no symmetry and it seems like the artist just did no real planning on this. It looks like he just drew the wings on and then got out of time or something and began working on the microdermals, without measuring it all out…

    This bothers me so much I can’t enjoy the beauty of this…

    Good picture though.

  10. Simon Avatar
    Simon

    Isn’t anyone bothered by the fact there is absolutely no symmetry and it seems like the artist just did no real planning on this. It looks like he just drew the wings on and then got out of time or something and began working on the microdermals, without measuring it all out…

    This bothers me so much I can’t enjoy the beauty of this…

    Good picture though.

  11. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    I asked a piercer if this was possible at all about a year and a half ago. His reply at that time was definately not, but with microdermals now I hope it works out for her.

  12. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    I asked a piercer if this was possible at all about a year and a half ago. His reply at that time was definately not, but with microdermals now I hope it works out for her.

  13. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    I asked a piercer if this was possible at all about a year and a half ago. His reply at that time was definately not, but with microdermals now I hope it works out for her.

  14. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    I asked a piercer if this was possible at all about a year and a half ago. His reply at that time was definately not, but with microdermals now I hope it works out for her.

  15. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I like the little Snoopy face peering around her hip!

  16. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I like the little Snoopy face peering around her hip!

  17. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I like the little Snoopy face peering around her hip!

  18. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I like the little Snoopy face peering around her hip!

  19. abby Avatar
    abby

    All I can think of is how expensive that must have been.

  20. abby Avatar
    abby

    All I can think of is how expensive that must have been.

  21. abby Avatar
    abby

    All I can think of is how expensive that must have been.

  22. abby Avatar
    abby

    All I can think of is how expensive that must have been.

  23. Ms. Vanity Avatar
    Ms. Vanity

    #15- symmetry isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

  24. Ms. Vanity Avatar
    Ms. Vanity

    #15- symmetry isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

  25. Ms. Vanity Avatar
    Ms. Vanity

    #15- symmetry isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

  26. Ms. Vanity Avatar
    Ms. Vanity

    #15- symmetry isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

  27. burt reynold' hairpiece Avatar
    burt reynold’ hairpiece

    I think it looks sweet,symmetry or not………
    Just hope no-one pats her on the back anytime too soon…:)

    Is anyone else thinking of that guy in the James Bond movie with the diamonds in his face though ????

  28. burt reynold' hairpiece Avatar
    burt reynold’ hairpiece

    I think it looks sweet,symmetry or not………
    Just hope no-one pats her on the back anytime too soon…:)

    Is anyone else thinking of that guy in the James Bond movie with the diamonds in his face though ????

  29. burt reynold' hairpiece Avatar
    burt reynold’ hairpiece

    I think it looks sweet,symmetry or not………
    Just hope no-one pats her on the back anytime too soon…:)

    Is anyone else thinking of that guy in the James Bond movie with the diamonds in his face though ????

  30. burt reynold' hairpiece Avatar
    burt reynold’ hairpiece

    I think it looks sweet,symmetry or not………
    Just hope no-one pats her on the back anytime too soon…:)

    Is anyone else thinking of that guy in the James Bond movie with the diamonds in his face though ????

  31. KaiLy`McC Avatar
    KaiLy`McC

    thats is fucking phenominal. as for symatry, im usually pretty anal about things lining up but if you think about what the microderms are supposed to represent.. they not usually symetrical either, so.. ;D !

  32. KaiLy`McC Avatar
    KaiLy`McC

    thats is fucking phenominal. as for symatry, im usually pretty anal about things lining up but if you think about what the microderms are supposed to represent.. they not usually symetrical either, so.. ;D !

  33. KaiLy`McC Avatar
    KaiLy`McC

    thats is fucking phenominal. as for symatry, im usually pretty anal about things lining up but if you think about what the microderms are supposed to represent.. they not usually symetrical either, so.. ;D !

  34. KaiLy`McC Avatar
    KaiLy`McC

    thats is fucking phenominal. as for symatry, im usually pretty anal about things lining up but if you think about what the microderms are supposed to represent.. they not usually symetrical either, so.. ;D !

  35. joeltron Avatar

    I’m very impressed, even if its not perfect, our bodies aren’t anyway. I would think that if we had wings, they wouldn’t be perfect anyway.

    Lovin the awesome anchor projects that are popping up. Keep up the unique work guys.

  36. joeltron Avatar

    I’m very impressed, even if its not perfect, our bodies aren’t anyway. I would think that if we had wings, they wouldn’t be perfect anyway.

    Lovin the awesome anchor projects that are popping up. Keep up the unique work guys.

  37. joeltron Avatar

    I’m very impressed, even if its not perfect, our bodies aren’t anyway. I would think that if we had wings, they wouldn’t be perfect anyway.

    Lovin the awesome anchor projects that are popping up. Keep up the unique work guys.

  38. joeltron Avatar

    I’m very impressed, even if its not perfect, our bodies aren’t anyway. I would think that if we had wings, they wouldn’t be perfect anyway.

    Lovin the awesome anchor projects that are popping up. Keep up the unique work guys.

  39. RainbowLightning Avatar

    Wow. Thats breath taking.

  40. RainbowLightning Avatar

    Wow. Thats breath taking.

  41. RainbowLightning Avatar

    Wow. Thats breath taking.

  42. RainbowLightning Avatar

    Wow. Thats breath taking.

  43. ChillyMama Avatar

    Can’t help but think that it’s going to be tough to sleep on. Oh, and perform other on-the-back acts. 🙂 Pretty pattern tho!

  44. ChillyMama Avatar

    Can’t help but think that it’s going to be tough to sleep on. Oh, and perform other on-the-back acts. 🙂 Pretty pattern tho!

  45. ChillyMama Avatar

    Can’t help but think that it’s going to be tough to sleep on. Oh, and perform other on-the-back acts. 🙂 Pretty pattern tho!

  46. ChillyMama Avatar

    Can’t help but think that it’s going to be tough to sleep on. Oh, and perform other on-the-back acts. 🙂 Pretty pattern tho!

  47. jeff shafer Avatar
    jeff shafer

    are you fuckinig retarded, cant you tell the girls back is twisted? its symetrical, she is just turned.

  48. jeff shafer Avatar
    jeff shafer

    are you fuckinig retarded, cant you tell the girls back is twisted? its symetrical, she is just turned.

  49. jeff shafer Avatar
    jeff shafer

    are you fuckinig retarded, cant you tell the girls back is twisted? its symetrical, she is just turned.

  50. jeff shafer Avatar
    jeff shafer

    are you fuckinig retarded, cant you tell the girls back is twisted? its symetrical, she is just turned.

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