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.

Prime Cuttings

This rib scarification piece was done in early February 2008 by Brian (Pure Body Arts), and it’s on Miss Tracy Pearl.

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21 responses to “Prime Cuttings”

  1. IckyNichola Avatar
    IckyNichola

    gills!

  2. noiz Avatar
    noiz

    wolverine?

  3. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    i’ve thought about getting something similar to this for a long time, i love it

  4. VOMIT Avatar

    I totally want to touch them!

  5. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    Simple, but I love it 🙂

  6. Sgian Dubh Avatar
    Sgian Dubh

    well placed and incredibly sexy. I have three similar slash marks on my right arm.

  7. xPUREx Avatar

    uh oh. Ryan is gonna get upset about that PBA label. I had nothing to do with it!!!!

  8. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    xPUREx – Really? In the submission details you were credited (Pure Body Arts).

  9. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Oh, I see what you mean now. Changed!

  10. Gemm Avatar

    I really like it 🙂

  11. Vern Avatar

    Man, she is the cutest.

  12. Stefunee Avatar

    Simple, yet beautiful.

  13. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    One of the better simple scarifications I’ve seen. I dig it.

  14. Synie Havok Avatar
    Synie Havok

    Wow, I’ve never wanted scarification before. But seeing this just made me very interested in getting something like that. Its just so simple but so amazing.

  15. TracyPearl Avatar
    TracyPearl

    I got it hoping it would look like some sort of intimidating animal, or a cat, got the best of me.
    Brian did a beautiful job as usual 🙂

  16. Looby Avatar
    Looby

    love those

  17. trash ricardo gdl mexico Avatar

    simple and beautiful¡¡¡¡

  18. meltbanana Avatar

    aaawwwwww it looks like mine..this means: GREAT IDEA 😀

  19. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I have the same thing, but mine are very light. 🙁 I wish mine were this deep and beautiful.

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