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.

Ilya’s Sunday Hangout

Ilya from the Flesh Factory in Amsterdam did this “Red Bridge Project” with his friend Jenn and assistance from **loveless**. They pierced Ilya at a nearby house and did the base rigging there as well. They took a boat out to the bridge which already had the ropes in place, then a single click to attach him and they pulled them both up!

Comments

132 responses to “Ilya’s Sunday Hangout”

  1. pinhead-jr2 Avatar
    pinhead-jr2

    oh i see on is page its
    http://www.fleshfactory.nl
    but its
    down for maintenance.

  2. pinhead-jr2 Avatar
    pinhead-jr2

    oh i see on is page its
    http://www.fleshfactory.nl
    but its
    down for maintenance.

  3. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    WOW!!!! That is amazing!!

  4. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    WOW!!!! That is amazing!!

  5. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    WOW!!!! That is amazing!!

  6. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    WOW!!!! That is amazing!!

  7. kumquat Avatar

    that looks absolutely stunning.

  8. kumquat Avatar

    that looks absolutely stunning.

  9. kumquat Avatar

    that looks absolutely stunning.

  10. kumquat Avatar

    that looks absolutely stunning.

  11. ALex Avatar
    ALex

    that is so amazing!!!, totally reminds me of something you would see in a mathew barnney(sp?) film

  12. ALex Avatar
    ALex

    that is so amazing!!!, totally reminds me of something you would see in a mathew barnney(sp?) film

  13. ALex Avatar
    ALex

    that is so amazing!!!, totally reminds me of something you would see in a mathew barnney(sp?) film

  14. ALex Avatar
    ALex

    that is so amazing!!!, totally reminds me of something you would see in a mathew barnney(sp?) film

  15. modicidal Avatar

    oh man, the suspension i did was wonderful, but doing one like that would be breathtaking. id love to do one over a waterfall or ina jungle like some of these pictures ive seen

  16. modicidal Avatar

    oh man, the suspension i did was wonderful, but doing one like that would be breathtaking. id love to do one over a waterfall or ina jungle like some of these pictures ive seen

  17. modicidal Avatar

    oh man, the suspension i did was wonderful, but doing one like that would be breathtaking. id love to do one over a waterfall or ina jungle like some of these pictures ive seen

  18. modicidal Avatar

    oh man, the suspension i did was wonderful, but doing one like that would be breathtaking. id love to do one over a waterfall or ina jungle like some of these pictures ive seen

  19. stormy Avatar

    So amazing

  20. stormy Avatar

    So amazing

  21. stormy Avatar

    So amazing

  22. stormy Avatar

    So amazing

  23. Jol Avatar

    What a great picture but it makes me wonder how the hell did she got there!

  24. Jol Avatar

    What a great picture but it makes me wonder how the hell did she got there!

  25. Jol Avatar

    What a great picture but it makes me wonder how the hell did she got there!

  26. Jol Avatar

    What a great picture but it makes me wonder how the hell did she got there!

  27. wickedgame6 Avatar

    this has to be one of the best suspensions[well, pictures] I’ve seen. I love it :]

  28. wickedgame6 Avatar

    this has to be one of the best suspensions[well, pictures] I’ve seen. I love it :]

  29. wickedgame6 Avatar

    this has to be one of the best suspensions[well, pictures] I’ve seen. I love it :]

  30. wickedgame6 Avatar

    this has to be one of the best suspensions[well, pictures] I’ve seen. I love it :]

  31. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, where was this in Amsterdam? I’m a bit south of there.

  32. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, where was this in Amsterdam? I’m a bit south of there.

  33. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, where was this in Amsterdam? I’m a bit south of there.

  34. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, where was this in Amsterdam? I’m a bit south of there.

  35. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I come to Amsterdam almost on a mothly basis, never saw this beautyful red bridge though. Next time I’ll look out for it.

    Very nice pictures indeed!

  36. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I come to Amsterdam almost on a mothly basis, never saw this beautyful red bridge though. Next time I’ll look out for it.

    Very nice pictures indeed!

  37. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I come to Amsterdam almost on a mothly basis, never saw this beautyful red bridge though. Next time I’ll look out for it.

    Very nice pictures indeed!

  38. eternalsunshine Avatar

    I come to Amsterdam almost on a mothly basis, never saw this beautyful red bridge though. Next time I’ll look out for it.

    Very nice pictures indeed!

  39. choice Avatar

    it looks like she is walking on water, i love that.

  40. choice Avatar

    it looks like she is walking on water, i love that.

  41. choice Avatar

    it looks like she is walking on water, i love that.

  42. choice Avatar

    it looks like she is walking on water, i love that.

  43. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    fantastic

  44. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    fantastic

  45. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    fantastic

  46. Jacques Avatar
    Jacques

    fantastic

  47. melsgam Avatar

    this is probably the 30th time ive viewed this since it’s been posted. it’s aboslutely beautiful.

  48. melsgam Avatar

    this is probably the 30th time ive viewed this since it’s been posted. it’s aboslutely beautiful.

  49. melsgam Avatar

    this is probably the 30th time ive viewed this since it’s been posted. it’s aboslutely beautiful.

  50. melsgam Avatar

    this is probably the 30th time ive viewed this since it’s been posted. it’s aboslutely beautiful.

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