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.

Primitive Origins

Some ancient culture Emily made this clay BME/Calm!

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Comments

20 responses to “Primitive Origins”

  1. EvanBruke Avatar

    This is really nice. I made a large Tiki That sits in the shop to greet clients. But otherwise great job.

  2. EvanBruke Avatar

    This is really nice. I made a large Tiki That sits in the shop to greet clients. But otherwise great job.

  3. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    I’m impressed, it looks pretty awesome!

  4. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    I’m impressed, it looks pretty awesome!

  5. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    What talent!

  6. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    What talent!

  7. SpeakerForTheDead Avatar
    SpeakerForTheDead

    hahahahaha sweeet! I want one!

  8. SpeakerForTheDead Avatar
    SpeakerForTheDead

    hahahahaha sweeet! I want one!

  9. Heretic Avatar

    That makes me happy..

  10. Heretic Avatar

    That makes me happy..

  11. winch Avatar
    winch

    made me smile

  12. winch Avatar
    winch

    made me smile

  13. Amy Avatar

    wow, i want one!

  14. Amy Avatar

    wow, i want one!

  15. Joe_07 Avatar
    Joe_07

    haha is it weird that all I could think of when I saw this was I wished my ear lobes were that thick lol

  16. Joe_07 Avatar
    Joe_07

    haha is it weird that all I could think of when I saw this was I wished my ear lobes were that thick lol

  17. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    That’s really cool.I made a lino cutting similar to this.
    But this is better! =P

    Joe_07 I thought the same thing lol

  18. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    That’s really cool.I made a lino cutting similar to this.
    But this is better! =P

    Joe_07 I thought the same thing lol

  19. emi_d Avatar
    emi_d

    WOO SHA! my lovely calm made modblog! thank you all for the compliments!

  20. emi_d Avatar
    emi_d

    WOO SHA! my lovely calm made modblog! thank you all for the compliments!

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