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.

“Co-exist”

Ronnie at Art With A Pulse in Glen Burnie did this “choose your poison”-slash-”can’t we all get along” menu of religions tattoo on Xabeo. If it’s not obvious from the title, look again to see the writing.

Comments

255 responses to ““Co-exist””

  1. Venusimpelz Avatar
    Venusimpelz

    aww, this reminds me of my unitarian universalist friend who just left for school across the country…he would have approved 🙂

  2. Chel Avatar
    Chel

    it bothers me that the yin-yang doesn’t have the dots that it is supposed to…

  3. Chel Avatar
    Chel

    it bothers me that the yin-yang doesn’t have the dots that it is supposed to…

  4. Chel Avatar
    Chel

    it bothers me that the yin-yang doesn’t have the dots that it is supposed to…

  5. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    I like it. And it looks very well done.

  6. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    I like it. And it looks very well done.

  7. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    I like it. And it looks very well done.

  8. AllOfUsAreLost Avatar

    If i’m not mistaken, the ‘i’ is a Dharmacakra from Buddhist origins. At least, the dot for the i is.
    If the name wasn’t clear, lol, it represents Dharma.

  9. AllOfUsAreLost Avatar

    If i’m not mistaken, the ‘i’ is a Dharmacakra from Buddhist origins. At least, the dot for the i is.
    If the name wasn’t clear, lol, it represents Dharma.

  10. AllOfUsAreLost Avatar

    If i’m not mistaken, the ‘i’ is a Dharmacakra from Buddhist origins. At least, the dot for the i is.
    If the name wasn’t clear, lol, it represents Dharma.

  11. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    This is also the logo of a comedy tour out in California that features an atheist, a jew, a muslim, a christian, and a hindu.

  12. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    This is also the logo of a comedy tour out in California that features an atheist, a jew, a muslim, a christian, and a hindu.

  13. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    This is also the logo of a comedy tour out in California that features an atheist, a jew, a muslim, a christian, and a hindu.

  14. Stephanie Avatar

    It’s not a yin yang.

  15. Stephanie Avatar

    It’s not a yin yang.

  16. Stephanie Avatar

    It’s not a yin yang.

  17. Stephanie Avatar

    The crescent and star for Islam; the pentagram for Wicca; the relativity formula for science; the star of David for Judaism; the Karma Wheel dotting the i for Buddhism; the Tao symbol for Taoism; the cross for Chrisitianity.

  18. Stephanie Avatar

    The crescent and star for Islam; the pentagram for Wicca; the relativity formula for science; the star of David for Judaism; the Karma Wheel dotting the i for Buddhism; the Tao symbol for Taoism; the cross for Chrisitianity.

  19. Stephanie Avatar

    The crescent and star for Islam; the pentagram for Wicca; the relativity formula for science; the star of David for Judaism; the Karma Wheel dotting the i for Buddhism; the Tao symbol for Taoism; the cross for Chrisitianity.

  20. Jessica Avatar

    Or we can just abolish the need for religion altogether!

    Any way, I love how fresh black tattoos look.

  21. Jessica Avatar

    Or we can just abolish the need for religion altogether!

    Any way, I love how fresh black tattoos look.

  22. Jessica Avatar

    Or we can just abolish the need for religion altogether!

    Any way, I love how fresh black tattoos look.

  23. veronica Avatar

    that is just beautiful 🙂
    i’ve been wanting something symbolizing islam, judaism, and christianity … but yea. this is awesome.

    props.

  24. veronica Avatar

    that is just beautiful 🙂
    i’ve been wanting something symbolizing islam, judaism, and christianity … but yea. this is awesome.

    props.

  25. veronica Avatar

    that is just beautiful 🙂
    i’ve been wanting something symbolizing islam, judaism, and christianity … but yea. this is awesome.

    props.

  26. Lananaroux Avatar

    Why I have that on a bumper sticker!

  27. Lananaroux Avatar

    Why I have that on a bumper sticker!

  28. Lananaroux Avatar

    Why I have that on a bumper sticker!

  29. dissent Avatar
    dissent

    This is from a bumper sticker…. =/

  30. dissent Avatar
    dissent

    This is from a bumper sticker…. =/

  31. dissent Avatar
    dissent

    This is from a bumper sticker…. =/

  32. Leroy Avatar
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  34. Leroy Avatar
  35. mandy Avatar

    it’s a nice message, but i’m glad it’s on her body. i’d have issues getting a bumper sticker tattooed on me.

  36. mandy Avatar

    it’s a nice message, but i’m glad it’s on her body. i’d have issues getting a bumper sticker tattooed on me.

  37. mandy Avatar

    it’s a nice message, but i’m glad it’s on her body. i’d have issues getting a bumper sticker tattooed on me.

  38. Stephanie Avatar

    Just because an image is on a bumper sticker doesn’t mean that’s the only thing it’s on.

    I;m sure cherry blossoms are on someone’s bumper =)

  39. Stephanie Avatar

    Just because an image is on a bumper sticker doesn’t mean that’s the only thing it’s on.

    I;m sure cherry blossoms are on someone’s bumper =)

  40. Stephanie Avatar

    Just because an image is on a bumper sticker doesn’t mean that’s the only thing it’s on.

    I;m sure cherry blossoms are on someone’s bumper =)

  41. Fred Avatar
    Fred

    Which is why I would never get a cherry blossom tattoo.

  42. Fred Avatar
    Fred

    Which is why I would never get a cherry blossom tattoo.

  43. Fred Avatar
    Fred

    Which is why I would never get a cherry blossom tattoo.

  44. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    The wheel dotting the i is meant to represent the Eightfold Path which encompasses the entire Buddhist teaching..Sometimes prefixed with right or correct they are…View, Intention, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration. Each spoke on the wheel represents a quailty or level of integrity to cultivate to unbind from the wheel of Samsara ie the conditioned world we live in. Buddhism is quite pragmatic and full of lists! A wheel was a common way in ancient Nepal and India to incorporate all the teachings someone would give into a tight cohesive unit for the sake of easy memory/recall. Hence the wheel isn’t a Buddhist symbol necessarily just something Buddhist’s adopted and due to popularity became viewed as “there’s” which is a bit of a conuumdrum for religious folks of all shades.

    I like blackwork tattoo’s but would have loved to seen this in full color/newschool and possibly as a chestpiece. Love

  45. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    The wheel dotting the i is meant to represent the Eightfold Path which encompasses the entire Buddhist teaching..Sometimes prefixed with right or correct they are…View, Intention, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration. Each spoke on the wheel represents a quailty or level of integrity to cultivate to unbind from the wheel of Samsara ie the conditioned world we live in. Buddhism is quite pragmatic and full of lists! A wheel was a common way in ancient Nepal and India to incorporate all the teachings someone would give into a tight cohesive unit for the sake of easy memory/recall. Hence the wheel isn’t a Buddhist symbol necessarily just something Buddhist’s adopted and due to popularity became viewed as “there’s” which is a bit of a conuumdrum for religious folks of all shades.

    I like blackwork tattoo’s but would have loved to seen this in full color/newschool and possibly as a chestpiece. Love

  46. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    The wheel dotting the i is meant to represent the Eightfold Path which encompasses the entire Buddhist teaching..Sometimes prefixed with right or correct they are…View, Intention, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration. Each spoke on the wheel represents a quailty or level of integrity to cultivate to unbind from the wheel of Samsara ie the conditioned world we live in. Buddhism is quite pragmatic and full of lists! A wheel was a common way in ancient Nepal and India to incorporate all the teachings someone would give into a tight cohesive unit for the sake of easy memory/recall. Hence the wheel isn’t a Buddhist symbol necessarily just something Buddhist’s adopted and due to popularity became viewed as “there’s” which is a bit of a conuumdrum for religious folks of all shades.

    I like blackwork tattoo’s but would have loved to seen this in full color/newschool and possibly as a chestpiece. Love

  47. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    The Yin Yang is actually a Taoist symbol (the concepts of Yin and Yang are pretty essential to Taoism). I’ve seen several different representations of the Yin Yang, but not this one. If it’s supposed to be a different Taoist symbol I’d love it if someone could enlighten me as to which one (or which variation of the Yin Yang, if I’m correct). My curiosity is now piqued.

    I do like the tattoo, though.

  48. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    The Yin Yang is actually a Taoist symbol (the concepts of Yin and Yang are pretty essential to Taoism). I’ve seen several different representations of the Yin Yang, but not this one. If it’s supposed to be a different Taoist symbol I’d love it if someone could enlighten me as to which one (or which variation of the Yin Yang, if I’m correct). My curiosity is now piqued.

    I do like the tattoo, though.

  49. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    The Yin Yang is actually a Taoist symbol (the concepts of Yin and Yang are pretty essential to Taoism). I’ve seen several different representations of the Yin Yang, but not this one. If it’s supposed to be a different Taoist symbol I’d love it if someone could enlighten me as to which one (or which variation of the Yin Yang, if I’m correct). My curiosity is now piqued.

    I do like the tattoo, though.

  50. agnostic Avatar

    im gonna have to go with Leroy(no.28.) on this one.
    without opening up to many can’o’worms’ i just dont like it.

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