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. sean Avatar
    sean

    hey guys, these are microdermals not a surface piercing that I did. and the guy above me is correct, the wings are perfectly symmetrical, they were all measured out evenly. It looks a little off in the photo because of the way the girl is positioned, nothing else…..and the pics were taken 3 mos. after I did it and it is perfectly healed, If you have any questions hit me up at [email protected]
    don’t be a hater

  2. sean Avatar
    sean

    hey guys, these are microdermals not a surface piercing that I did. and the guy above me is correct, the wings are perfectly symmetrical, they were all measured out evenly. It looks a little off in the photo because of the way the girl is positioned, nothing else…..and the pics were taken 3 mos. after I did it and it is perfectly healed, If you have any questions hit me up at [email protected]
    don’t be a hater

  3. sean Avatar
    sean

    hey guys, these are microdermals not a surface piercing that I did. and the guy above me is correct, the wings are perfectly symmetrical, they were all measured out evenly. It looks a little off in the photo because of the way the girl is positioned, nothing else…..and the pics were taken 3 mos. after I did it and it is perfectly healed, If you have any questions hit me up at [email protected]
    don’t be a hater

  4. sean Avatar
    sean

    hey guys, these are microdermals not a surface piercing that I did. and the guy above me is correct, the wings are perfectly symmetrical, they were all measured out evenly. It looks a little off in the photo because of the way the girl is positioned, nothing else…..and the pics were taken 3 mos. after I did it and it is perfectly healed, If you have any questions hit me up at [email protected]
    don’t be a hater

  5. gillian gamine Avatar

    wow, that looks amazing. it’s not symmetry, i think it’d look better if more even, but pretty concept.

  6. gillian gamine Avatar

    wow, that looks amazing. it’s not symmetry, i think it’d look better if more even, but pretty concept.

  7. gillian gamine Avatar

    wow, that looks amazing. it’s not symmetry, i think it’d look better if more even, but pretty concept.

  8. gillian gamine Avatar

    wow, that looks amazing. it’s not symmetry, i think it’d look better if more even, but pretty concept.

  9. jgfc Avatar
    jgfc

    prettyyyyyyyyyy

  10. jgfc Avatar
    jgfc

    prettyyyyyyyyyy

  11. jgfc Avatar
    jgfc

    prettyyyyyyyyyy

  12. jgfc Avatar
    jgfc

    prettyyyyyyyyyy

  13. Amy Avatar

    That is beautiful, symmetrical or not.

  14. Amy Avatar

    That is beautiful, symmetrical or not.

  15. Amy Avatar

    That is beautiful, symmetrical or not.

  16. Amy Avatar

    That is beautiful, symmetrical or not.

  17. marina Avatar
    marina

    WOW!
    It works so well with her body too! Maybe I’m just obsessed with shoulderblades, but the top part of the wings accent hers perfectly! WOW!

  18. marina Avatar
    marina

    WOW!
    It works so well with her body too! Maybe I’m just obsessed with shoulderblades, but the top part of the wings accent hers perfectly! WOW!

  19. marina Avatar
    marina

    WOW!
    It works so well with her body too! Maybe I’m just obsessed with shoulderblades, but the top part of the wings accent hers perfectly! WOW!

  20. marina Avatar
    marina

    WOW!
    It works so well with her body too! Maybe I’m just obsessed with shoulderblades, but the top part of the wings accent hers perfectly! WOW!

  21. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    yeah , briliant , great shot.

  22. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    yeah , briliant , great shot.

  23. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    yeah , briliant , great shot.

  24. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    yeah , briliant , great shot.

  25. Stoofus Avatar
    Stoofus

    Well, it’s not *exactly* symmetrical – 29 on left, 27 on right, looks like she’s lost two somewhere along the way – but it’s still a beautiful piece 🙂

  26. Stoofus Avatar
    Stoofus

    Well, it’s not *exactly* symmetrical – 29 on left, 27 on right, looks like she’s lost two somewhere along the way – but it’s still a beautiful piece 🙂

  27. Stoofus Avatar
    Stoofus

    Well, it’s not *exactly* symmetrical – 29 on left, 27 on right, looks like she’s lost two somewhere along the way – but it’s still a beautiful piece 🙂

  28. Stoofus Avatar
    Stoofus

    Well, it’s not *exactly* symmetrical – 29 on left, 27 on right, looks like she’s lost two somewhere along the way – but it’s still a beautiful piece 🙂

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  33. brand-new Avatar
    brand-new

    is it just me, or is no one else thinking how much that could’ve potentially costed? meh.

    it’s super nice though.

  34. brand-new Avatar
    brand-new

    is it just me, or is no one else thinking how much that could’ve potentially costed? meh.

    it’s super nice though.

  35. brand-new Avatar
    brand-new

    is it just me, or is no one else thinking how much that could’ve potentially costed? meh.

    it’s super nice though.

  36. brand-new Avatar
    brand-new

    is it just me, or is no one else thinking how much that could’ve potentially costed? meh.

    it’s super nice though.

  37. Terri Avatar
    Terri

    looks really beautiful, i love it! just got my hips done and i cant wait till they fully heal to get more done.

  38. Terri Avatar
    Terri

    looks really beautiful, i love it! just got my hips done and i cant wait till they fully heal to get more done.

  39. Terri Avatar
    Terri

    looks really beautiful, i love it! just got my hips done and i cant wait till they fully heal to get more done.

  40. Terri Avatar
    Terri

    looks really beautiful, i love it! just got my hips done and i cant wait till they fully heal to get more done.

  41. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    That is awesome. I hope it’s not just a temp thing and heals well. It really does look super impressive.

  42. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    That is awesome. I hope it’s not just a temp thing and heals well. It really does look super impressive.

  43. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    That is awesome. I hope it’s not just a temp thing and heals well. It really does look super impressive.

  44. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    That is awesome. I hope it’s not just a temp thing and heals well. It really does look super impressive.

  45. health Avatar

    thats a lot of piercings

  46. health Avatar

    thats a lot of piercings

  47. health Avatar

    thats a lot of piercings

  48. health Avatar

    thats a lot of piercings

  49. marina Avatar
    marina

    looks beautiful!

  50. marina Avatar
    marina

    looks beautiful!

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