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.

Hand Circles

I’m actually going to try and not fill my spare moments this weekend with ModBlog posts, but continue work on more interviews for next week. Thanks to everyone who’s helped out on them so far, and thanks to readers who’ve posted interesting commentary as well. There’s an image update uncompressing right now, and I’ll be back on Monday.

EDIT: For some reason today’s update seems to have — as Jayson put it — “usurped” the previous update. I won’t have a chance to re-insert the previous update’s pictures over the weekend, but it’s a simple fix and I’ll do it on Monday most likely.

The tattoo below is by Keegan Lam (another home artist) by the way; I quite like the simplicity of the design.

hand-circles.jpg

Comments

30 responses to “Hand Circles”

  1. Jack Avatar
    Jack

    Word.

  2. timinglife Avatar

    I really like the tattoo. The shapes work well with the contours of his hand. Dude has some fury ass arms.

  3. faeven Avatar
    faeven

    Geometry makes for some chic tattoos. It seems like a growing trend, too. Am I right in perceiving this?

  4. c0rrosion Avatar

    i’ve got a soft spot for very simple/bold tattoo designs like that. very nice.

  5. VikingValkyrie Avatar

    That is the worst case of ring worm I have ever seen…

  6. Miss Avalon Avatar

    Faeven, I have noticed that somewhat, aswell.

    hahaha aww, ringworm… funny.

  7. Ward. Avatar

    Ha, as soon as I saw how the circles where placed I immediately thought of fisting.

  8. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    looks good, but im not a fan.

    I find hand tattoos are hit and miss, and in my mind a lot of the time its a miss.

    For me our hands are so important, they are the creators and sculptures. I personally feel that hands deserve a lot of respect and any tattoo on them should be complimentary. And i dont think the three bold circles compliments the delicate and intimate touch a hand gives.

    but like i said, the tattoo looks good.

  9. Caspar Avatar
    Caspar

    CainmosniDetalosi, I guess you could say that bold hand tattoos act as a contrast; a juxtaposition between the soft touch of a hand and the hard lines of a tattoo.
    I guess in that sense it also depends on how you view hands, as graceful creators or a destructive fist.

  10. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    I think they’re really beautiful. I love tatooed hands. One day, when I don’t give a shit anymore, I’m gonna get me some.

  11. lovelyme Avatar
    lovelyme

    it appears he had to have his hand shaved because the arm hair is also hand hair?! a picture after it grows back?

  12. Lene Avatar
    Lene

    Is it a diy-tattoo?
    It´s so beautiful!! I love this kind of tattoo… Few colours, simple design/lines/circles, abstract or geometric…And fitting to the shape of the body…

  13. winch Avatar
    winch

    I really like it, personally. What does it mean? Or is it purely aesthtic?

  14. Boudicca Avatar
    Boudicca

    Waha, I was at a party with this guy last night. They look waaay better in person.

  15. CainmosniDetalosi Avatar
    CainmosniDetalosi

    caspar – true, contrast can be a very refreshing change.

    I do see the aesthetic of them, but i just dont like them.
    It really does depend on how you view yourself / body parts / hands etc etc … like with most tattoos.

  16. DeadlyPoison Avatar

    that looks pretty damned cool!

  17. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    You’re not going to fill every minute w/ new posts??? But, but, I’m so addicted to checking for new updates! What will I ever do???
    I suppose I could get a life of my own…

    I really like the circles.

  18. gretta Avatar

    those are really excellent.

  19. LouieLouAy Avatar

    I don’t quite see fisting correspond with this tat.

  20. Pravus Avatar
    Pravus

    Fisting makes a lot of sense in regards to this tattoo imho…
    smaller circle – not very stretched
    red circle – right at the toughest and most painful part to get past
    large circle – quite dialated

    other than that, excellent tattoo!

  21. Donna Avatar

    I’m not convinced.

    Perhaps it’s the way the photo has been taken, I’m not sure, but to me the circles don’t fit well.

  22. sonick Avatar
    sonick

    hah ! props 😉
    -J

  23. Little Rude Girl Avatar
    Little Rude Girl

    I find it hilarious to see the amount of hair that had to be shaved for the tattoo. Tattooing would be so much easier if we were all completely hairless.

  24. katiextc Avatar
    katiextc

    cooooool (:

  25. Froggy Avatar
    Froggy

    I agree with #21. Doesn’t seem to fight right to me.

  26. Seany Bwoy Avatar
    Seany Bwoy

    haha the fisting reference is great…”you are here”…hahahaha

    but i think it looks great and a part of me hopes it has no meaning what-so-ever. that would make me smile, as if it was just a “doodle”

  27. inthemanner Avatar
    inthemanner

    i love simple, geometric tattoos. i have a strikingly similar circular piece on my ribcage and it makes me smile.

    i love the ringworm comments!

  28. penski Avatar
    penski

    It’s been Monday for nine hours! I’m getting the DeeTees…Need…Updates…

    *n

  29. toothpaste Avatar

    #25, me too. I like random tattoos.. and it looks random so I don’t care if it “means” something! It’s just awesome

  30. Justine Avatar
    Justine

    AWW KEEGS! YOU MADE MODBLOG!
    sweet designs as always!

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
    One of the most powerful things about being at a convention like OSC is the sheer concentration of experience, creativity, and capability in one place. When you’re surrounded by people who not only understand the technical complexities of suspension but are excited by the challenge… Read more: Skin and Strings: The Art of Human Puppetry
  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
  • BMEShop
    Despite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested.  Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop