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.

Marionette Suspension

January recently put on this marionette suspension show with Michelle as the marionette, costume and makeup by J-Chans Designs, rig by Mr. Chris at Pavlovia in Denver, and photography by Shawn Shell Photography.

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64 responses to “Marionette Suspension”

  1. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    yeah, very creepy…gave me chills

  2. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    yeah, very creepy…gave me chills

  3. Dagon Avatar

    I’m glad I got to see a picture of someone putting this all together. Awesome. =D

  4. Dagon Avatar

    I’m glad I got to see a picture of someone putting this all together. Awesome. =D

  5. crystle Avatar
    crystle

    the idea is wonderful but i think the girl looks kinda like a dude. a little bit of a diffrent hair style and diffrent clothes and shoes could change the whole thing.

  6. crystle Avatar
    crystle

    the idea is wonderful but i think the girl looks kinda like a dude. a little bit of a diffrent hair style and diffrent clothes and shoes could change the whole thing.

  7. Smallfry Avatar

    Ummm… Thanks? First of all the otfit is supposed to be like a traditional doll. Secondly, they aren’t the most flattering shots from the photoshoot. I wish the better ones had been submitted. But still. Thanks for the self-esteem boost, crystle.

  8. Smallfry Avatar

    Ummm… Thanks? First of all the otfit is supposed to be like a traditional doll. Secondly, they aren’t the most flattering shots from the photoshoot. I wish the better ones had been submitted. But still. Thanks for the self-esteem boost, crystle.

  9. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    That’s cool to an extreme, make me a marrionetter =P

  10. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    That’s cool to an extreme, make me a marrionetter =P

  11. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    That’s cool to an extreme, make me a marrionette =P

  12. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    That’s cool to an extreme, make me a marrionette =P

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