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.

Rune Nation

IAM: afilmbombs

I’ll leave it up to her (or the scarification artist, xPUREx) to explain the symbolism!

Comments

92 responses to “Rune Nation”

  1. Miley. Avatar
    Miley.

    Hm. I am guessing that to sting a bit when she touches things.
    I am really curious to what it means. COME TELL ME!

  2. Miley. Avatar
    Miley.

    Hm. I am guessing that to sting a bit when she touches things.
    I am really curious to what it means. COME TELL ME!

  3. Miley. Avatar
    Miley.

    Hm. I am guessing that to sting a bit when she touches things.
    I am really curious to what it means. COME TELL ME!

  4. Miley. Avatar
    Miley.

    Hm. I am guessing that to sting a bit when she touches things.
    I am really curious to what it means. COME TELL ME!

  5. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Heri Auhng.
    Weri Æuwo.
    What does this mean?

  6. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Heri Auhng.
    Weri Æuwo.
    What does this mean?

  7. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Heri Auhng.
    Weri Æuwo.
    What does this mean?

  8. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Heri Auhng.
    Weri Æuwo.
    What does this mean?

  9. Dez Avatar
    Dez

    The literal translation from Futhark runic alphabet is “WERIAUWO”
    Am I right? What does it mean?

  10. Dez Avatar
    Dez

    The literal translation from Futhark runic alphabet is “WERIAUWO”
    Am I right? What does it mean?

  11. Dez Avatar
    Dez

    The literal translation from Futhark runic alphabet is “WERIAUWO”
    Am I right? What does it mean?

  12. Dez Avatar
    Dez

    The literal translation from Futhark runic alphabet is “WERIAUWO”
    Am I right? What does it mean?

  13. xPUREx Avatar
    xPUREx

    This was one of the most annoyingly difficult things i’ve ever done. More so than the “live the life you love” piece on the top of the knuckles, for sure. The tissue on the underside of the finger doesn’t open at all, so i was forced to do 2mm strip removals.

  14. xPUREx Avatar
    xPUREx

    This was one of the most annoyingly difficult things i’ve ever done. More so than the “live the life you love” piece on the top of the knuckles, for sure. The tissue on the underside of the finger doesn’t open at all, so i was forced to do 2mm strip removals.

  15. xPUREx Avatar
    xPUREx

    This was one of the most annoyingly difficult things i’ve ever done. More so than the “live the life you love” piece on the top of the knuckles, for sure. The tissue on the underside of the finger doesn’t open at all, so i was forced to do 2mm strip removals.

  16. xPUREx Avatar
    xPUREx

    This was one of the most annoyingly difficult things i’ve ever done. More so than the “live the life you love” piece on the top of the knuckles, for sure. The tissue on the underside of the finger doesn’t open at all, so i was forced to do 2mm strip removals.

  17. Absinthe Avatar

    Well, I can read the runes but I don’t know what the translation means!

  18. Absinthe Avatar

    Well, I can read the runes but I don’t know what the translation means!

  19. Absinthe Avatar

    Well, I can read the runes but I don’t know what the translation means!

  20. Absinthe Avatar

    Well, I can read the runes but I don’t know what the translation means!

  21. afilmbombs Avatar

    hahaha…it’s veri auvo…v and w are the same character so lares you almost had it!!! that is all I am going to say, you all can figure it out on your own, and to whoever does (more than just what it SAYS) kudos to you!! and if I know you and have told you what it says, don’t ruin my fun!! (you know who you are)

  22. afilmbombs Avatar

    hahaha…it’s veri auvo…v and w are the same character so lares you almost had it!!! that is all I am going to say, you all can figure it out on your own, and to whoever does (more than just what it SAYS) kudos to you!! and if I know you and have told you what it says, don’t ruin my fun!! (you know who you are)

  23. afilmbombs Avatar

    hahaha…it’s veri auvo…v and w are the same character so lares you almost had it!!! that is all I am going to say, you all can figure it out on your own, and to whoever does (more than just what it SAYS) kudos to you!! and if I know you and have told you what it says, don’t ruin my fun!! (you know who you are)

  24. afilmbombs Avatar

    hahaha…it’s veri auvo…v and w are the same character so lares you almost had it!!! that is all I am going to say, you all can figure it out on your own, and to whoever does (more than just what it SAYS) kudos to you!! and if I know you and have told you what it says, don’t ruin my fun!! (you know who you are)

  25. afilmbombs Avatar

    also, it’s been a week and I can basically use my hands the same as before (except my one finger is fractured, has been for a month)…the first few days were quite annoying and I lost a lot of strength in my hands and arms from not using them, which feels strange…

  26. afilmbombs Avatar

    also, it’s been a week and I can basically use my hands the same as before (except my one finger is fractured, has been for a month)…the first few days were quite annoying and I lost a lot of strength in my hands and arms from not using them, which feels strange…

  27. afilmbombs Avatar

    also, it’s been a week and I can basically use my hands the same as before (except my one finger is fractured, has been for a month)…the first few days were quite annoying and I lost a lot of strength in my hands and arms from not using them, which feels strange…

  28. afilmbombs Avatar

    also, it’s been a week and I can basically use my hands the same as before (except my one finger is fractured, has been for a month)…the first few days were quite annoying and I lost a lot of strength in my hands and arms from not using them, which feels strange…

  29. Amras Avatar

    cool scarification but the meaning of it i know what veri is but auvo there i’m cleuless

  30. Amras Avatar

    cool scarification but the meaning of it i know what veri is but auvo there i’m cleuless

  31. Amras Avatar

    cool scarification but the meaning of it i know what veri is but auvo there i’m cleuless

  32. Amras Avatar

    cool scarification but the meaning of it i know what veri is but auvo there i’m cleuless

  33. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Hehe 🙂 It would be easier if there weren’t so many deffierent kinds of runes.

  34. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Hehe 🙂 It would be easier if there weren’t so many deffierent kinds of runes.

  35. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Hehe 🙂 It would be easier if there weren’t so many deffierent kinds of runes.

  36. Lares Avatar
    Lares

    Hehe 🙂 It would be easier if there weren’t so many deffierent kinds of runes.

  37. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    They look great but what a place to have them. Good luck.

  38. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    They look great but what a place to have them. Good luck.

  39. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    They look great but what a place to have them. Good luck.

  40. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    They look great but what a place to have them. Good luck.

  41. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    OMG JULIA I’M TELLING EVERYONE.

    Just kidding. 🙂
    I’m gonna have to send in a pic of my rune brands.

  42. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    OMG JULIA I’M TELLING EVERYONE.

    Just kidding. 🙂
    I’m gonna have to send in a pic of my rune brands.

  43. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    OMG JULIA I’M TELLING EVERYONE.

    Just kidding. 🙂
    I’m gonna have to send in a pic of my rune brands.

  44. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    OMG JULIA I’M TELLING EVERYONE.

    Just kidding. 🙂
    I’m gonna have to send in a pic of my rune brands.

  45. arto77 Avatar
    arto77

    veri is blood, auvo is happy/lucky in finnish.

  46. arto77 Avatar
    arto77

    veri is blood, auvo is happy/lucky in finnish.

  47. arto77 Avatar
    arto77

    veri is blood, auvo is happy/lucky in finnish.

  48. arto77 Avatar
    arto77

    veri is blood, auvo is happy/lucky in finnish.

  49. Blodssvik Avatar

    Awaome, can’t waint for I’m getting tattoed on my runes. =D

  50. Blodssvik Avatar

    Awaome, can’t waint for I’m getting tattoed on my runes. =D

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