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.

Waxed Then Waned.

Although for this scarification and microdermal project by John Kid (Blue Lotus, Madison, WI), they probably just shaved him.

Comments

81 responses to “Waxed Then Waned.”

  1. HeavensTwistedAngel Avatar
    HeavensTwistedAngel

    This is beautiful. and Vicky, I’m fascinated by the blood running down his chest too. n.n

  2. Serial Stitcher Avatar

    The microdermals kind of weird me out…there’s something creepy to me about things sticking out of the skin 😛 The cutting looks great but deep! I couldn’t imagine doing that personally but I bet it’s gonna look great 🙂

  3. Serial Stitcher Avatar

    The microdermals kind of weird me out…there’s something creepy to me about things sticking out of the skin 😛 The cutting looks great but deep! I couldn’t imagine doing that personally but I bet it’s gonna look great 🙂

  4. Serial Stitcher Avatar

    The microdermals kind of weird me out…there’s something creepy to me about things sticking out of the skin 😛 The cutting looks great but deep! I couldn’t imagine doing that personally but I bet it’s gonna look great 🙂

  5. Freya Avatar
    Freya

    Ooh that’s a pretty neat idea!

  6. Freya Avatar
    Freya

    Ooh that’s a pretty neat idea!

  7. Freya Avatar
    Freya

    Ooh that’s a pretty neat idea!

  8. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    love love love it.
    and i didn’t know whether to groan or laugh at that shaving joke

  9. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    love love love it.
    and i didn’t know whether to groan or laugh at that shaving joke

  10. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    love love love it.
    and i didn’t know whether to groan or laugh at that shaving joke

  11. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    fireship – Groaning never hurt anyone 🙂

  12. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    fireship – Groaning never hurt anyone 🙂

  13. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    fireship – Groaning never hurt anyone 🙂

  14. Star Avatar
    Star

    This looks amazing, and no Vicky, you’re not the only one fascinated by the blood.

  15. Star Avatar
    Star

    This looks amazing, and no Vicky, you’re not the only one fascinated by the blood.

  16. Star Avatar
    Star

    This looks amazing, and no Vicky, you’re not the only one fascinated by the blood.

  17. bold Avatar

    gorgeous.

    and hot.

  18. bold Avatar

    gorgeous.

    and hot.

  19. bold Avatar

    gorgeous.

    and hot.

  20. Skyline GTR Avatar
    Skyline GTR

    the blood is gorgeous, it is almost the exact same color as some acrylic model paint i have lying around for uh.. model painting.. yea thats it….model painting microdermals are nice, but i never liked them for the rejection factor, although they are pretty damn good looking

  21. Skyline GTR Avatar
    Skyline GTR

    the blood is gorgeous, it is almost the exact same color as some acrylic model paint i have lying around for uh.. model painting.. yea thats it….model painting microdermals are nice, but i never liked them for the rejection factor, although they are pretty damn good looking

  22. Skyline GTR Avatar
    Skyline GTR

    the blood is gorgeous, it is almost the exact same color as some acrylic model paint i have lying around for uh.. model painting.. yea thats it….model painting microdermals are nice, but i never liked them for the rejection factor, although they are pretty damn good looking

  23. sparrowgirl Avatar
    sparrowgirl

    Oooooh, the moon looks amazing.
    Just a question, the microdermals seem to jut out of the skin quite a lot. Is this similar to having longer jewellery in new piercings in case of swelling, and will they be changed later?

  24. sparrowgirl Avatar
    sparrowgirl

    Oooooh, the moon looks amazing.
    Just a question, the microdermals seem to jut out of the skin quite a lot. Is this similar to having longer jewellery in new piercings in case of swelling, and will they be changed later?

  25. sparrowgirl Avatar
    sparrowgirl

    Oooooh, the moon looks amazing.
    Just a question, the microdermals seem to jut out of the skin quite a lot. Is this similar to having longer jewellery in new piercings in case of swelling, and will they be changed later?

  26. johnkid Avatar

    thanks for all the great comments. i want to mention 2 things. first of all, it’s not tissue removal. just a straight cut. second, im not real happy with these microdermals. they were some of the first i did and he knew it so i did them for the cost of jewelry. the healing nubs look stupid on there and arent even necessary. 5mm discs are definately the way to go for initial anchors.

  27. johnkid Avatar

    thanks for all the great comments. i want to mention 2 things. first of all, it’s not tissue removal. just a straight cut. second, im not real happy with these microdermals. they were some of the first i did and he knew it so i did them for the cost of jewelry. the healing nubs look stupid on there and arent even necessary. 5mm discs are definately the way to go for initial anchors.

  28. johnkid Avatar

    thanks for all the great comments. i want to mention 2 things. first of all, it’s not tissue removal. just a straight cut. second, im not real happy with these microdermals. they were some of the first i did and he knew it so i did them for the cost of jewelry. the healing nubs look stupid on there and arent even necessary. 5mm discs are definately the way to go for initial anchors.

  29. Deicloves Avatar

    At first, I didn’t know what the “waxed” part was referencing, and it made me think that the microdermals were really, really thick hairs that were stubbin’ out… >.<
    but Kid, nice work!
    I can’t wait to see how that heals…

  30. Deicloves Avatar

    At first, I didn’t know what the “waxed” part was referencing, and it made me think that the microdermals were really, really thick hairs that were stubbin’ out… >.<
    but Kid, nice work!
    I can’t wait to see how that heals…

  31. Deicloves Avatar

    At first, I didn’t know what the “waxed” part was referencing, and it made me think that the microdermals were really, really thick hairs that were stubbin’ out… >.<
    but Kid, nice work!
    I can’t wait to see how that heals…

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