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.

U Iz Upside Down

This surface weaving over the collarbone isn’t something you see often, and is by Helen Zeider Puur in Tallinn, Estonia..

Comments

144 responses to “U Iz Upside Down”

  1. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    I’m really, really not liking it. I think it just looks horrible and messy.

  2. jesse Avatar
    jesse

    I’m really, really not liking it. I think it just looks horrible and messy.

  3. Blodssvik Avatar

    That one was just wierd…

  4. Blodssvik Avatar

    That one was just wierd…

  5. Blodssvik Avatar

    That one was just wierd…

  6. Blodssvik Avatar

    That one was just wierd…

  7. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    i think at another angle itd look nicer maybe? like i thiiiink shes trying to accentuate the shape of the bone. which in theory is kinda hot.

  8. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    i think at another angle itd look nicer maybe? like i thiiiink shes trying to accentuate the shape of the bone. which in theory is kinda hot.

  9. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    i think at another angle itd look nicer maybe? like i thiiiink shes trying to accentuate the shape of the bone. which in theory is kinda hot.

  10. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    i think at another angle itd look nicer maybe? like i thiiiink shes trying to accentuate the shape of the bone. which in theory is kinda hot.

  11. Cat Avatar

    why all the negative comments? it’s an interesting weave, and although it probably will reject, why state the obvious?

  12. Cat Avatar

    why all the negative comments? it’s an interesting weave, and although it probably will reject, why state the obvious?

  13. Cat Avatar

    why all the negative comments? it’s an interesting weave, and although it probably will reject, why state the obvious?

  14. Cat Avatar

    why all the negative comments? it’s an interesting weave, and although it probably will reject, why state the obvious?

  15. Thiago Avatar
    Thiago

    rejection!!!!! cool rejection !!!

  16. Thiago Avatar
    Thiago

    rejection!!!!! cool rejection !!!

  17. Thiago Avatar
    Thiago

    rejection!!!!! cool rejection !!!

  18. Thiago Avatar
    Thiago

    rejection!!!!! cool rejection !!!

  19. Nadiah Avatar

    it reminds me of headphones 😀

  20. Nadiah Avatar

    it reminds me of headphones 😀

  21. Nadiah Avatar

    it reminds me of headphones 😀

  22. Nadiah Avatar

    it reminds me of headphones 😀

  23. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    i don’t think we would be telling the wearer anything new.. she probably knows it’s going to reject.

  24. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    i don’t think we would be telling the wearer anything new.. she probably knows it’s going to reject.

  25. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    i don’t think we would be telling the wearer anything new.. she probably knows it’s going to reject.

  26. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    i don’t think we would be telling the wearer anything new.. she probably knows it’s going to reject.

  27. freedomhangs Avatar

    This makes me think of wires and cyborgs… it looks like it should serve perform some crazy futuristic function, like helping her teleport or communicate with outer space or something. But that’s just me.

  28. freedomhangs Avatar

    This makes me think of wires and cyborgs… it looks like it should serve perform some crazy futuristic function, like helping her teleport or communicate with outer space or something. But that’s just me.

  29. freedomhangs Avatar

    This makes me think of wires and cyborgs… it looks like it should serve perform some crazy futuristic function, like helping her teleport or communicate with outer space or something. But that’s just me.

  30. freedomhangs Avatar

    This makes me think of wires and cyborgs… it looks like it should serve perform some crazy futuristic function, like helping her teleport or communicate with outer space or something. But that’s just me.

  31. esmeray Avatar
    esmeray

    It was probably meant for just a temporary play thing I’d imagine. It doesn’t really look long enough to be anything more, as far as full arm movement. *shrugs*

  32. esmeray Avatar
    esmeray

    It was probably meant for just a temporary play thing I’d imagine. It doesn’t really look long enough to be anything more, as far as full arm movement. *shrugs*

  33. esmeray Avatar
    esmeray

    It was probably meant for just a temporary play thing I’d imagine. It doesn’t really look long enough to be anything more, as far as full arm movement. *shrugs*

  34. esmeray Avatar
    esmeray

    It was probably meant for just a temporary play thing I’d imagine. It doesn’t really look long enough to be anything more, as far as full arm movement. *shrugs*

  35. Jem Avatar
    Jem

    I agree with Cat; why all the negative comments? This is really interesting and beautiful, and Im sure the wearer knows its life span and risks.

  36. Jem Avatar
    Jem

    I agree with Cat; why all the negative comments? This is really interesting and beautiful, and Im sure the wearer knows its life span and risks.

  37. Jem Avatar
    Jem

    I agree with Cat; why all the negative comments? This is really interesting and beautiful, and Im sure the wearer knows its life span and risks.

  38. Jem Avatar
    Jem

    I agree with Cat; why all the negative comments? This is really interesting and beautiful, and Im sure the wearer knows its life span and risks.

  39. Alka Avatar
    Alka

    Noone’s said anything massively derogatory, comments are in place so people can express their opinion on it. Just because they don’t think it’s beautiful doesn’t mean that they’re wrong, nor does it mean you’re wrong it’s just opinion.

    Personally I’m not a fan, I think it’s the length of material on show between the ‘bottom’ piercing and the two others. Interesting idea though, and I think the scars will look good.

  40. Alka Avatar
    Alka

    Noone’s said anything massively derogatory, comments are in place so people can express their opinion on it. Just because they don’t think it’s beautiful doesn’t mean that they’re wrong, nor does it mean you’re wrong it’s just opinion.

    Personally I’m not a fan, I think it’s the length of material on show between the ‘bottom’ piercing and the two others. Interesting idea though, and I think the scars will look good.

  41. Alka Avatar
    Alka

    Noone’s said anything massively derogatory, comments are in place so people can express their opinion on it. Just because they don’t think it’s beautiful doesn’t mean that they’re wrong, nor does it mean you’re wrong it’s just opinion.

    Personally I’m not a fan, I think it’s the length of material on show between the ‘bottom’ piercing and the two others. Interesting idea though, and I think the scars will look good.

  42. Alka Avatar
    Alka

    Noone’s said anything massively derogatory, comments are in place so people can express their opinion on it. Just because they don’t think it’s beautiful doesn’t mean that they’re wrong, nor does it mean you’re wrong it’s just opinion.

    Personally I’m not a fan, I think it’s the length of material on show between the ‘bottom’ piercing and the two others. Interesting idea though, and I think the scars will look good.

  43. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    There’s way too much pressure on that.
    And, to be honest, I really just don’t see the appeal of this weaving.

  44. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    There’s way too much pressure on that.
    And, to be honest, I really just don’t see the appeal of this weaving.

  45. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    There’s way too much pressure on that.
    And, to be honest, I really just don’t see the appeal of this weaving.

  46. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    There’s way too much pressure on that.
    And, to be honest, I really just don’t see the appeal of this weaving.

  47. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    On another note, I think that it would be much more interesting if it went UNDER the collar bone, rather than over it. But, I know that it’s much more risky, and understandably not many people are willing to take that risk for a temporary piercing.

  48. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    On another note, I think that it would be much more interesting if it went UNDER the collar bone, rather than over it. But, I know that it’s much more risky, and understandably not many people are willing to take that risk for a temporary piercing.

  49. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    On another note, I think that it would be much more interesting if it went UNDER the collar bone, rather than over it. But, I know that it’s much more risky, and understandably not many people are willing to take that risk for a temporary piercing.

  50. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    On another note, I think that it would be much more interesting if it went UNDER the collar bone, rather than over it. But, I know that it’s much more risky, and understandably not many people are willing to take that risk for a temporary piercing.

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