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.

Giraffe Scarification

Blair (byblair.com, Toronto) did this cutting of a giraffe on Amanda six weeks before the photo was taken.

Comments

66 responses to “Giraffe Scarification”

  1. jumping joshy jesus juice Avatar

    Thats effing awesome! Especially when you’re so used to seeing burns attached to blairs name

  2. jumping joshy jesus juice Avatar

    Thats effing awesome! Especially when you’re so used to seeing burns attached to blairs name

  3. jumping joshy jesus juice Avatar

    Thats effing awesome! Especially when you’re so used to seeing burns attached to blairs name

  4. pete Avatar
    pete

    that looks soo good

  5. pete Avatar
    pete

    that looks soo good

  6. pete Avatar
    pete

    that looks soo good

  7. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Six weeks before? Is this not Amanda? Has the gestalt shifted to ‘giraffe cuttings’ and I just haven’t paid attention? Perhaps I need more coffee….

  8. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Six weeks before? Is this not Amanda? Has the gestalt shifted to ‘giraffe cuttings’ and I just haven’t paid attention? Perhaps I need more coffee….

  9. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Six weeks before? Is this not Amanda? Has the gestalt shifted to ‘giraffe cuttings’ and I just haven’t paid attention? Perhaps I need more coffee….

  10. Mess Avatar

    i love the level of detail ^_^

    wicked cutting

  11. Mess Avatar

    i love the level of detail ^_^

    wicked cutting

  12. Mess Avatar

    i love the level of detail ^_^

    wicked cutting

  13. jOELTROn Avatar

    Great to some one heal up this clear.

    The grass is a really nice touch.

  14. jOELTROn Avatar

    Great to some one heal up this clear.

    The grass is a really nice touch.

  15. jOELTROn Avatar

    Great to some one heal up this clear.

    The grass is a really nice touch.

  16. Andrea Avatar

    that is so cool.

  17. Andrea Avatar

    that is so cool.

  18. Andrea Avatar

    that is so cool.

  19. Dina Avatar

    Woah! Fantastic giraffey goodness! Beautiful work 😀

  20. Dina Avatar

    Woah! Fantastic giraffey goodness! Beautiful work 😀

  21. Dina Avatar

    Woah! Fantastic giraffey goodness! Beautiful work 😀

  22. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    aww, I love giraffes!

  23. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    aww, I love giraffes!

  24. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    aww, I love giraffes!

  25. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    That’s GREAT!! I bet that would feel so good to run your fingers over! Such a neat job! Props! 🙂

  26. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    That’s GREAT!! I bet that would feel so good to run your fingers over! Such a neat job! Props! 🙂

  27. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    That’s GREAT!! I bet that would feel so good to run your fingers over! Such a neat job! Props! 🙂

  28. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    Phenomenal. It’s great that it’s healed so well.

  29. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    Phenomenal. It’s great that it’s healed so well.

  30. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    Phenomenal. It’s great that it’s healed so well.

  31. silverflame Avatar

    wow, that’s really good work. definite props!

  32. silverflame Avatar

    wow, that’s really good work. definite props!

  33. silverflame Avatar

    wow, that’s really good work. definite props!

  34. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Gerald can’t dance.

    Love it.

  35. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Gerald can’t dance.

    Love it.

  36. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Gerald can’t dance.

    Love it.

  37. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, the detail is amazing.

  38. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, the detail is amazing.

  39. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    Wow, the detail is amazing.

  40. eatyrspleens Avatar
    eatyrspleens

    ahhhh, favorite animal! the detail is really nice. props to the artist!

  41. eatyrspleens Avatar
    eatyrspleens

    ahhhh, favorite animal! the detail is really nice. props to the artist!

  42. eatyrspleens Avatar
    eatyrspleens

    ahhhh, favorite animal! the detail is really nice. props to the artist!

  43. BlueStar Avatar

    The attention to detail is fantastic, this is a gorgeous piece.

  44. BlueStar Avatar

    The attention to detail is fantastic, this is a gorgeous piece.

  45. BlueStar Avatar

    The attention to detail is fantastic, this is a gorgeous piece.

  46. Noah Matteson Avatar
    Noah Matteson

    That is very pretty. I hope when I get my scarification done it come out that nice. Great detail.

  47. Noah Matteson Avatar
    Noah Matteson

    That is very pretty. I hope when I get my scarification done it come out that nice. Great detail.

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