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.

“LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE”

At first I was going to comment that this isn’t going to last at all, but then I look down at my own knuckles, and I have high detail scars from my old knuckle piercings, as well as cuts from various punches and hand injuries. So maybe it will last. Either way, it’s more nice clean work by Brian of Pure Body Arts in Brooklyn, NY (although I’ll mention again that he tours regularly).

Comments

63 responses to ““LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE””

  1. mackenzie Avatar
    mackenzie

    Beautiful! I do hope it lasts.

  2. mackenzie Avatar
    mackenzie

    Beautiful! I do hope it lasts.

  3. mackenzie Avatar
    mackenzie

    Beautiful! I do hope it lasts.

  4. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    nice1

  5. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    nice1

  6. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    nice1

  7. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I love this!

  8. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I love this!

  9. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I love this!

  10. Dustin Avatar
    Dustin

    I’m constantly surprised by the quality of Brian’s work. Well done!

    And I’ll just add that I did a cutting on a hand a few months ago and it’s probably more detailed than any others I’ve done. I think it’ll be fine…. and ultimately, it’ll be subtle, which I happen to think is a good thing.

  11. Dustin Avatar
    Dustin

    I’m constantly surprised by the quality of Brian’s work. Well done!

    And I’ll just add that I did a cutting on a hand a few months ago and it’s probably more detailed than any others I’ve done. I think it’ll be fine…. and ultimately, it’ll be subtle, which I happen to think is a good thing.

  12. Dustin Avatar
    Dustin

    I’m constantly surprised by the quality of Brian’s work. Well done!

    And I’ll just add that I did a cutting on a hand a few months ago and it’s probably more detailed than any others I’ve done. I think it’ll be fine…. and ultimately, it’ll be subtle, which I happen to think is a good thing.

  13. gillian gamine Avatar

    i love how this looks. hand cuttings, i believe, tend to scar pretty well. am i right?

  14. gillian gamine Avatar

    i love how this looks. hand cuttings, i believe, tend to scar pretty well. am i right?

  15. gillian gamine Avatar

    i love how this looks. hand cuttings, i believe, tend to scar pretty well. am i right?

  16. chantal Avatar
    chantal

    that shits sick but i doubt itll be readable when its healed

  17. chantal Avatar
    chantal

    that shits sick but i doubt itll be readable when its healed

  18. chantal Avatar
    chantal

    that shits sick but i doubt itll be readable when its healed

  19. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    I would think that a nice shade of tattoo ink could be a ink rubbed in while it is fresh and as it heal.

  20. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    I would think that a nice shade of tattoo ink could be a ink rubbed in while it is fresh and as it heal.

  21. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    I would think that a nice shade of tattoo ink could be a ink rubbed in while it is fresh and as it heal.

  22. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s amazingly cool. I love it.

  23. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s amazingly cool. I love it.

  24. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s amazingly cool. I love it.

  25. Harry Avatar
    Harry

    “love the life you live” on the other hand?

  26. Harry Avatar
    Harry

    “love the life you live” on the other hand?

  27. Harry Avatar
    Harry

    “love the life you live” on the other hand?

  28. ksklein Avatar

    I´m not really into scarification. But this piece is just lovely.

  29. ksklein Avatar

    I´m not really into scarification. But this piece is just lovely.

  30. ksklein Avatar

    I´m not really into scarification. But this piece is just lovely.

  31. Desiree Avatar

    That is AMAZINGLY detailed for such a small cutting. Wow!

  32. Desiree Avatar

    That is AMAZINGLY detailed for such a small cutting. Wow!

  33. Desiree Avatar

    That is AMAZINGLY detailed for such a small cutting. Wow!

  34. Isis pt Avatar

    i love it 🙂

  35. Isis pt Avatar

    i love it 🙂

  36. Isis pt Avatar

    i love it 🙂

  37. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    haha and if he punches someone it’ll be imprinted on there face i love it its amazing

  38. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    haha and if he punches someone it’ll be imprinted on there face i love it its amazing

  39. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    haha and if he punches someone it’ll be imprinted on there face i love it its amazing

  40. Hanargh Avatar

    #9

    I like that idea! Quite witty.

  41. Hanargh Avatar

    #9

    I like that idea! Quite witty.

  42. Hanargh Avatar

    #9

    I like that idea! Quite witty.

  43. LovelyGrasshopper Avatar
    LovelyGrasshopper

    Usually scarification squicks me out but I really like this one 🙂

  44. LovelyGrasshopper Avatar
    LovelyGrasshopper

    Usually scarification squicks me out but I really like this one 🙂

  45. LovelyGrasshopper Avatar
    LovelyGrasshopper

    Usually scarification squicks me out but I really like this one 🙂

  46. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    I have an insanely detailed scar on my index finger in the awkward shape of an S, its from an accident with a hacksaw, but its lasted a good 6 years, its subtle in color but still quite raised.

    So, this will probably last.

  47. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    I have an insanely detailed scar on my index finger in the awkward shape of an S, its from an accident with a hacksaw, but its lasted a good 6 years, its subtle in color but still quite raised.

    So, this will probably last.

  48. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    I have an insanely detailed scar on my index finger in the awkward shape of an S, its from an accident with a hacksaw, but its lasted a good 6 years, its subtle in color but still quite raised.

    So, this will probably last.

  49. Warren Avatar

    definately will agree knuckles tend to turn out alright although sometimes its a bit splotchy. Some of my knuckle brands are very visible and raised, yet some arent. the palm side of my hands though, not so much

  50. Warren Avatar

    definately will agree knuckles tend to turn out alright although sometimes its a bit splotchy. Some of my knuckle brands are very visible and raised, yet some arent. the palm side of my hands though, not so much

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