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.

Under the Sea


The last time we checked in with the Christmas Kraken, he was looking a little bare, no? Well, Marc sure as hell took care of that. This is stunning. Close-ups, after the jump.

(This work of art is by Marc at Swastika-Freakshop in Radolfzell, Germany.)

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67 responses to “Under the Sea”

  1. bertany Avatar

    Swastika-Freakshop never ceases to amaze me.
    The cross-hatching is fucking amazing.

  2. hullwork Avatar
    hullwork

    MOTHERFUCK!

    awesome

  3. danai Avatar

    incredible work.
    not suprised by Marc,he is always doing such great artworks.

  4. E-Rich Avatar

    really nice, anyone know if the symbol on his right tricep has meaning? I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere.

  5. w Avatar
    w

    ^ hoho i was going to ask that too! anyone?

  6. Dr. Oc Avatar
    Dr. Oc

    The Symbol in the Cross means : Chance, Transformation… i only know the german word : Veränderung

    The Symbol on the right (smaller one) means at peace

    The Symbol on the left (bigger one) means : it is how it is. For me : You can’t chance everything…

    The Symbol on the back near cthulhu means : Beginning of everything , or in german : Ursprung.

  7. Raevyn Avatar

    holy wow that’s awesome.

  8. katy prost Avatar

    What a surprise. More amazing work from Swastika Freakshop 😛
    I really enjoy the symbolism and off course, the shading. The pointillism on his belly. At first I thought he had a dirty tummy! It’s great.

  9. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    Amazing art and pretty shiny hair.

  10. breakinthemix Avatar

    I love the fact that whenever a piece from Swastika-Freakshop comes up, I always recognize the style. It looks amazing.

  11. Kayla Avatar
    Kayla

    God I freakin love this. I love how the cross hatching makes it look like an ink drawing. I could stare at this all day.

  12. siverga Avatar
    siverga

    Ктулху!! великолепен)))) awesome!!!!)))))

  13. Pieter Avatar

    Wow, this is amazing work.

    Definitely one of my favourite tattoos that I’ve seen.

  14. Celepr0n Avatar
    Celepr0n

    @Dr. Oc: Works great as Octopus, but sucks for Cthulhu… anyway, great work from Mark, as always.

  15. Dr.Oc Avatar
    Dr.Oc

    🙂 i dont like the Cthulhu Arts from the Roleplaying game. I think they are to monsterous. Anyway if you like Lovecraft you have your own image of Cthulu as i do.

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