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.

The Black Savior

ShavenSquirrel‘s in progress tattoo by Renee at Lucky Lady in Richmond, KY.

Comments

38 responses to “The Black Savior”

  1. lily Avatar

    wow thats intense!
    is he flipping the bird?!

  2. lily Avatar

    wow thats intense!
    is he flipping the bird?!

  3. Ant Avatar

    Each to their own, but this does nothing for me. Like….at all.

  4. Ant Avatar

    Each to their own, but this does nothing for me. Like….at all.

  5. will Avatar
    will

    jesus didnt have a beard.
    everyone knows jesus shaves.

    but he did have an afro and regularly flip the bird. i like the odd take on the classic image. the comb is a great touch.

  6. will Avatar
    will

    jesus didnt have a beard.
    everyone knows jesus shaves.

    but he did have an afro and regularly flip the bird. i like the odd take on the classic image. the comb is a great touch.

  7. sae Avatar
    sae

    since no ones mentioned it that black jesus figure flipping the bird is from the cover from the vinyl edition of mindless self indulgence’s release you’ll rebel to anything (as long as its not challenging)

  8. sae Avatar
    sae

    since no ones mentioned it that black jesus figure flipping the bird is from the cover from the vinyl edition of mindless self indulgence’s release you’ll rebel to anything (as long as its not challenging)

  9. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    no me gusta

  10. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    no me gusta

  11. Charlotte Avatar

    It’s not overly recognisable as the above though!

  12. Charlotte Avatar

    It’s not overly recognisable as the above though!

  13. WizardGD Avatar

    Agree with # 3 lovin the comb

  14. WizardGD Avatar

    Agree with # 3 lovin the comb

  15. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    Thats because its not that great of a tattoo…

  16. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    Thats because its not that great of a tattoo…

  17. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    I have to agree with #2. Doesn’t do anything for me.

  18. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    I have to agree with #2. Doesn’t do anything for me.

  19. killswitch kd Avatar

    whats with the all the shitty tattooes being featured lately?!

  20. killswitch kd Avatar

    whats with the all the shitty tattooes being featured lately?!

  21. gillian gamine Avatar

    zombie jesus is much better. he’s undead!

  22. gillian gamine Avatar

    zombie jesus is much better. he’s undead!

  23. wlcm2t3hmachine Avatar
    wlcm2t3hmachine

    Zombie Jesus rocks hard. Only zombies come back from the dead.

    Although I dont really understand this tattoo so much.

  24. wlcm2t3hmachine Avatar
    wlcm2t3hmachine

    Zombie Jesus rocks hard. Only zombies come back from the dead.

    Although I dont really understand this tattoo so much.

  25. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    umm im no bibble expert (hell i almost spelt the word wrong thier) but wasnt jesus black?

  26. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    umm im no bibble expert (hell i almost spelt the word wrong thier) but wasnt jesus black?

  27. Lea Avatar
    Lea

    “jesus shaves” …. that’s too funny :). I also like this version of a classic image; if nothing else, it’ll make people look twice at the tattoo, wondering if they really saw what they thought they saw.

  28. Lea Avatar
    Lea

    “jesus shaves” …. that’s too funny :). I also like this version of a classic image; if nothing else, it’ll make people look twice at the tattoo, wondering if they really saw what they thought they saw.

  29. assmunch Avatar
    assmunch

    it looks like it was done 20 years ago. i also agree with ant.

  30. assmunch Avatar
    assmunch

    it looks like it was done 20 years ago. i also agree with ant.

  31. Joe Avatar
    Joe

    the original is much better looking, this one is kind of wonky…funny as hell though

  32. Joe Avatar
    Joe

    the original is much better looking, this one is kind of wonky…funny as hell though

  33. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    I must say that could have been a good tattoo but the work is very poor.

  34. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    I must say that could have been a good tattoo but the work is very poor.

  35. dark_gothik Avatar
    dark_gothik

    jesus was hebrew ,not black ,not white,not purple, HEBREW

  36. dark_gothik Avatar
    dark_gothik

    jesus was hebrew ,not black ,not white,not purple, HEBREW

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