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 Italian Job

These gorgeous cuttings (both the healed work and the fresh ones) are by Brenno at Body Factory in Trieste, Italy. Click through for what I think is an even nicer photo of a back collar scarification he did (seriously, it’s worth it).

Comments

80 responses to “The Italian Job”

  1. Louie Avatar

    i LOVE these shots!
    the neck scar is very inspiring for when i get one done

  2. Louie Avatar

    i LOVE these shots!
    the neck scar is very inspiring for when i get one done

  3. Louie Avatar

    i LOVE these shots!
    the neck scar is very inspiring for when i get one done

  4. Louie Avatar

    i LOVE these shots!
    the neck scar is very inspiring for when i get one done

  5. xjoshmeshuggahx Avatar
    xjoshmeshuggahx

    WOW.
    that is really good.

  6. xjoshmeshuggahx Avatar
    xjoshmeshuggahx

    WOW.
    that is really good.

  7. xjoshmeshuggahx Avatar
    xjoshmeshuggahx

    WOW.
    that is really good.

  8. xjoshmeshuggahx Avatar
    xjoshmeshuggahx

    WOW.
    that is really good.

  9. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    These are quite beautiful.

  10. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    These are quite beautiful.

  11. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    These are quite beautiful.

  12. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    These are quite beautiful.

  13. Frester Avatar

    His healed work isn’t as pronounced as I’d like if they were my scars, but I like it nonetheless!

  14. Frester Avatar

    His healed work isn’t as pronounced as I’d like if they were my scars, but I like it nonetheless!

  15. Frester Avatar

    His healed work isn’t as pronounced as I’d like if they were my scars, but I like it nonetheless!

  16. Frester Avatar

    His healed work isn’t as pronounced as I’d like if they were my scars, but I like it nonetheless!

  17. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    both looks AMAZING, the 2nd one look very deep.

  18. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    both looks AMAZING, the 2nd one look very deep.

  19. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    both looks AMAZING, the 2nd one look very deep.

  20. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    both looks AMAZING, the 2nd one look very deep.

  21. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    I like that the healed ones are really subtle.

  22. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    I like that the healed ones are really subtle.

  23. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    I like that the healed ones are really subtle.

  24. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    I like that the healed ones are really subtle.

  25. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s some amazing work. I like it.

  26. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s some amazing work. I like it.

  27. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s some amazing work. I like it.

  28. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That’s some amazing work. I like it.

  29. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    whoa, that’s bad ass!

  30. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    whoa, that’s bad ass!

  31. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    whoa, that’s bad ass!

  32. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    whoa, that’s bad ass!

  33. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    I agree with Kristin, I really love how subtle they healed.
    I love the fresh ones done around the nipple, they look awesome.

  34. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    I agree with Kristin, I really love how subtle they healed.
    I love the fresh ones done around the nipple, they look awesome.

  35. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    I agree with Kristin, I really love how subtle they healed.
    I love the fresh ones done around the nipple, they look awesome.

  36. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    I agree with Kristin, I really love how subtle they healed.
    I love the fresh ones done around the nipple, they look awesome.

  37. Ego Kornus Avatar

    Brenno you hit the brain seriously with this!!
    Great work!

  38. Ego Kornus Avatar

    Brenno you hit the brain seriously with this!!
    Great work!

  39. Ego Kornus Avatar

    Brenno you hit the brain seriously with this!!
    Great work!

  40. Ego Kornus Avatar

    Brenno you hit the brain seriously with this!!
    Great work!

  41. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I typically prefer more prominent scars bit in this case they are very lovely in their subtleness. A bit delicate even.

  42. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I typically prefer more prominent scars bit in this case they are very lovely in their subtleness. A bit delicate even.

  43. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I typically prefer more prominent scars bit in this case they are very lovely in their subtleness. A bit delicate even.

  44. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I typically prefer more prominent scars bit in this case they are very lovely in their subtleness. A bit delicate even.

  45. Maya Avatar

    I’m personally a big fan of gorgeous subtle scarring. This is absolutely beautiful, I hope the fresh stuff heals similarly.

  46. Maya Avatar

    I’m personally a big fan of gorgeous subtle scarring. This is absolutely beautiful, I hope the fresh stuff heals similarly.

  47. Maya Avatar

    I’m personally a big fan of gorgeous subtle scarring. This is absolutely beautiful, I hope the fresh stuff heals similarly.

  48. Maya Avatar

    I’m personally a big fan of gorgeous subtle scarring. This is absolutely beautiful, I hope the fresh stuff heals similarly.

  49. Sara Avatar

    i REALLY like how subtle the old scars are, very nice, they don’t seem…intrusive i guess, like some scars do…they look like they belong there. i’m all about mods looking like they should be there, i had a conversation about this yesterday actually.
    (i’m not, by any means, saying other scars look bad, i just think that some look like they don’t really flow with the person, while these are different.)

  50. Sara Avatar

    i REALLY like how subtle the old scars are, very nice, they don’t seem…intrusive i guess, like some scars do…they look like they belong there. i’m all about mods looking like they should be there, i had a conversation about this yesterday actually.
    (i’m not, by any means, saying other scars look bad, i just think that some look like they don’t really flow with the person, while these are different.)

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