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.

Scar Wars 2007: John Joyce

Shawn Porter (scarwars.org) writes,

This weekend I was lucky enough to host piercer/Scarification artist John Joyce at my appointment only Xanadont Studios in always sunny Philadelphia. In between cuttings, I was able to spend some one on one time with him discussing the art, business and the state of the emerging Scarification Culture. John had a fascinating insight into the current school of cutters, and a few choice words of warning to the up and coming ranks inspired by some of the achievements of his generation. All in all, an amazing visit by a true professional. I highly recommend anyone interested in the ART and culture of Scarification to sit down with John and be prepared to listen, learn and laugh.

John Joyce will be cutting by appointment only at the SCARwars 2007 event in Philadelphia. Contact him for appointment availability and requirements.

   Scarab Body Arts
   215 Walton St.
   Syracuse, NY 13202
   www.scarabbodyarts.com
   Studio: 315-473-9383
   Cell: 315-430-0180
   [email protected]
   aim: scarab john
   iam: j_scarab

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Editor’s note: See more of John’s great scarification work here on BME, as well as previously on ModBlog here, here, and here.

Comments

18 responses to “Scar Wars 2007: John Joyce”

  1. copper_wire Avatar

    John Joyce, I do love you so.

  2. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    Whoa, those works are on a whole different level compared to the other scarifications I’ve seen.

  3. xPUREx Avatar

    Hey now. I could use some pimping, too 🙂

  4. Indebted Avatar
    Indebted

    Any chance of sending in an interview, Shawn?

  5. Leroy Avatar

    That dog scar still creeps me out a bit.

  6. memento_mori Avatar

    As always, great work. I really hope that I am able to come to Scar wars to get some work done.

    I need to pester my potential travel companion about that.

  7. elyse Avatar
    elyse

    go john! i

  8. Terazal Avatar

    John is teh roxxorz…I feel lucky to have him close to home. 😀

  9. Jen Avatar

    he’s awesome omg

  10. fishywoman Avatar

    John is the best, bar none. Also feeling lucky that he is a 10 minute drive away from me.

  11. blandrea Avatar
    blandrea

    John did my flesh removal about 5 years ago and he is absolutely amazing. Technique, result and manner throughout are all tip top.

  12. phoenixxx Avatar

    for the 5 minutes i left my room, he seemed like a lovely person 🙂 i’m looking forward to being more social at Scarwars.

  13. Shawn Avatar

    He’s a hippy, bit he’s got Moxie.

  14. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    i LOVE the daschund (sp?!).

  15. Erykka Avatar

    EXCELLENT work of his!

  16. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    F*CKING AWESOME!

  17. Adam Cooney Avatar

    John does sick work. I wouldn’t do scarification on me personally but I think it takes amazing talent and technique and he’s got all of that. There are a good 10-20 shops within a 45 minute drive from me that pierce, but I drive the 2 hours 15 minutes to Syracuse to have him do my piercing work, and I’d drive double that, super nice guy and extremely knowledgeable!

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