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.

“Connection”

Piercing by John Blow in Brussels, Belgium, photo by Jefta.

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Comments

96 responses to ““Connection””

  1. splatterhouse Avatar

    That is fucking beautiful. I love it.

  2. splatterhouse Avatar

    That is fucking beautiful. I love it.

  3. James Avatar
    James

    This really is beautiful.

  4. James Avatar
    James

    This really is beautiful.

  5. Hon Avatar
    Hon

    okay, everybody said it already, but..
    this is really beautiful.

  6. Hon Avatar
    Hon

    okay, everybody said it already, but..
    this is really beautiful.

  7. Legacy Avatar
    Legacy

    This is the perfect example of why body modification is an art.

    And just to fit in, I’ll add that it is beautiful.

    Truly breathtaking!

  8. Legacy Avatar
    Legacy

    This is the perfect example of why body modification is an art.

    And just to fit in, I’ll add that it is beautiful.

    Truly breathtaking!

  9. deadite_666 Avatar

    Aside from the smushyness of it, I’d be worried about the other person moving too quickly.

  10. deadite_666 Avatar

    Aside from the smushyness of it, I’d be worried about the other person moving too quickly.

  11. petra Avatar
    petra

    WOW!!!

  12. petra Avatar
    petra

    WOW!!!

  13. Ratty Avatar
    Ratty

    Dear Shannon and/or the people in the photograph – Could I have permission to get a high-res copy of this to make into a canvas print for my flat?

    It’s so beautiful.

  14. Ratty Avatar
    Ratty

    Dear Shannon and/or the people in the photograph – Could I have permission to get a high-res copy of this to make into a canvas print for my flat?

    It’s so beautiful.

  15. Snap Dragon Avatar

    That is Damn Sexy!

  16. Snap Dragon Avatar

    That is Damn Sexy!

  17. Horseshoot Avatar

    This one is very cool. And they seem to be enjoying it so much!

  18. Horseshoot Avatar

    This one is very cool. And they seem to be enjoying it so much!

  19. jefta Avatar

    yep yep ! soon more colaboration with Indy!

  20. jefta Avatar

    yep yep ! soon more colaboration with Indy!

  21. jefta Avatar

    to Ratty : i will speak about it to the models on the picture

  22. jefta Avatar

    to Ratty : i will speak about it to the models on the picture

  23. SoCinnful Avatar
    SoCinnful

    I’m floored. I love it! i’d love to do this….

  24. SoCinnful Avatar
    SoCinnful

    I’m floored. I love it! i’d love to do this….

  25. Cale Avatar

    I love it. x

  26. Cale Avatar

    I love it. x

  27. GabyMJunkie Avatar
    GabyMJunkie

    Awww… that’s madd cute.

  28. GabyMJunkie Avatar
    GabyMJunkie

    Awww… that’s madd cute.

  29. Cake Avatar
    Cake

    That is so awesome!

  30. Cake Avatar
    Cake

    That is so awesome!

  31. TheLexPest Avatar
    TheLexPest

    That just made my day. So beautiful.

  32. TheLexPest Avatar
    TheLexPest

    That just made my day. So beautiful.

  33. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    That really is stunning. As #19 said, it does make one’s day.

  34. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    That really is stunning. As #19 said, it does make one’s day.

  35. ishinenotburn Avatar
    ishinenotburn

    guess this doesnt count as a no strings attached relationship haha all kidding aside though its very sweet !!

  36. ishinenotburn Avatar
    ishinenotburn

    guess this doesnt count as a no strings attached relationship haha all kidding aside though its very sweet !!

  37. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    i would frame this and hang it on my wall in a heartbeat. it’s a stunning photo, so emotional. it makes me glad to be part of the modification community, if only in a small way, because i’ve learned to appreciate the beauty of this and other rituals like it.

    the world needs more art like this, i think.

  38. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    i would frame this and hang it on my wall in a heartbeat. it’s a stunning photo, so emotional. it makes me glad to be part of the modification community, if only in a small way, because i’ve learned to appreciate the beauty of this and other rituals like it.

    the world needs more art like this, i think.

  39. eirinnske Avatar

    thats so gorgeous! so romantic.

  40. eirinnske Avatar

    thats so gorgeous! so romantic.

  41. Laura Dawsey Avatar

    :0…WOW…~it’s very pretty~

    i don’t know what else to say, i just like everything about this…

  42. Laura Dawsey Avatar

    :0…WOW…~it’s very pretty~

    i don’t know what else to say, i just like everything about this…

  43. Nebel Avatar
    Nebel

    Really really beautiful, and so serene 🙂 Art indeed 🙂

  44. Nebel Avatar
    Nebel

    Really really beautiful, and so serene 🙂 Art indeed 🙂

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