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.

So THAT’s where paradise lies!

I always knew it! Tattoo by Luis Silva at The Arthouse Inc in Calgary, Alberta.

Comments

16 responses to “So THAT’s where paradise lies!”

  1. gillian gamine Avatar

    i spy one unfinished coconut. maybe that’s just my head..

  2. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    haha!

  3. Audente Avatar
    Audente

    Looks like somewhere I’d like to spend the days. And the tattoo looks great too.

  4. A Avatar
    A

    That’s pretty great. 🙂

  5. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Gillian – It does look like an unfinished one!!
    🙂

    I love the picture though!! Great concept.

  6. labelle Avatar

    yes, please.

  7. Max Brand Avatar

    this is the first time I’ve ever craved a mouth-full of salt water!!

  8. Maharg Avatar

    I tried to click through…

  9. InKubus Avatar

    I’d definetly love to surf off her island! Heyo!

  10. MWM Avatar
    MWM

    Dave Attell described a similar tattoo as making a young lady’s young-lady-parts seem as if they are on vacation.

  11. Hayduke Avatar
    Hayduke

    *click*…. *click*…. *CLICK*….. $#!T

    *sigh* So, hot…. no click through….. *sigh*

  12. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    Calgary!! Hehe, that’s where I live! Awesome

  13. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    i’d like to fight my way through that jungle’s bush!

  14. louie Avatar
    louie

    the best pubic tattoo i’ve seen. lovin’ it!

  15. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    No matter where she is, her pubes are having a vacation!

  16. FNKYMNKY Avatar

    Oooooohhhhhh…. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

    =P

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