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.

In the Forests of the Night


Hey, it’s actually been a little while since we’ve posted anything from the mad geniuses at Swastika Freakshop! The last we had Nadine on ModBlog, it was to show off her gorgeous done-by-Freakshop wings. This time around? Her stunning symmetrical sleeves, naturally done by Marc at the aforementioned Swastika Freakshop. This lady is sporting some of the nicest goddamn tattoos around.

Comments

56 responses to “In the Forests of the Night”

  1. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    meh

  2. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    meh

  3. Scott Avatar

    If I ever go to germany im making an appointment

  4. Scott Avatar

    If I ever go to germany im making an appointment

  5. Jamie Avatar

    Makes me wish i lived in germany..

  6. Jamie Avatar

    Makes me wish i lived in germany..

  7. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    the forearms and upper arms look great, but what happend to the middle.
    that looks like crap.

    PS: fuck swastika freakshop

  8. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    the forearms and upper arms look great, but what happend to the middle.
    that looks like crap.

    PS: fuck swastika freakshop

  9. flowsen Avatar
    flowsen

    NICE!!!!!!

  10. flowsen Avatar
    flowsen

    NICE!!!!!!

  11. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    Wow! Excellent!!! Just as everything I’ve seen from this place
    Damn! I wish I was in Germany ¬¬

  12. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    Wow! Excellent!!! Just as everything I’ve seen from this place
    Damn! I wish I was in Germany ¬¬

  13. MetalDready Avatar

    Thats rad!
    Freakin love it!

  14. MetalDready Avatar

    Thats rad!
    Freakin love it!

  15. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    the middle bit does indeed look like shit,the rest of the work is o.k but thats about it…..i dont see the attraction to swastika freakshop at all,if u want dotwork see french thomas or xed

  16. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    the middle bit does indeed look like shit,the rest of the work is o.k but thats about it…..i dont see the attraction to swastika freakshop at all,if u want dotwork see french thomas or xed

  17. Chantel Avatar

    I like the entire tattoo I really don’t see anything wrong with if someone could enlighten me of the flaws in a more indepth way rather than the middle simply looks like “shit” that would be great.

  18. Chantel Avatar

    I like the entire tattoo I really don’t see anything wrong with if someone could enlighten me of the flaws in a more indepth way rather than the middle simply looks like “shit” that would be great.

  19. Lj Avatar
    Lj

    More stunning work from the freakshop. I may have to look at flights to Germany…

  20. Lj Avatar
    Lj

    More stunning work from the freakshop. I may have to look at flights to Germany…

  21. chris Avatar
    chris

    i agree the middle bits arent the best but still amazing work. want to go back to germany so bad

  22. chris Avatar
    chris

    i agree the middle bits arent the best but still amazing work. want to go back to germany so bad

  23. jonny Avatar

    stuff like this just makes me jealous

  24. jonny Avatar

    stuff like this just makes me jealous

  25. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    prett-tty!!!
    I would love something beautiful like this.
    TOtally jealous.

  26. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    prett-tty!!!
    I would love something beautiful like this.
    TOtally jealous.

  27. smoof Avatar
    smoof

    There are some bits that are slightly wonky in that middle part, but you can still make out the pattern.

  28. smoof Avatar
    smoof

    There are some bits that are slightly wonky in that middle part, but you can still make out the pattern.

  29. Snap Dragon Avatar

    Wow this is beautiful!

  30. Snap Dragon Avatar

    Wow this is beautiful!

  31. little-swastika Avatar

    fuck swastika-freakshop. and fuck all peoples who seeing more than a nazi sign..
    fuck you.. get older and get a good nazi like heretic138….
    but never show your face and your real name..

  32. little-swastika Avatar

    fuck swastika-freakshop. and fuck all peoples who seeing more than a nazi sign..
    fuck you.. get older and get a good nazi like heretic138….
    but never show your face and your real name..

  33. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    what the fuck are you on about?i doubt anybody was trying to make a nazi reference in the first place,more that the tattoo doesnt look too good,the dotwork looks scrappy the pattern looks uneven and in general looks poorly executed(maybe its meant to look like that)and before you start i have swastikas tattooed on me also.

  34. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    what the fuck are you on about?i doubt anybody was trying to make a nazi reference in the first place,more that the tattoo doesnt look too good,the dotwork looks scrappy the pattern looks uneven and in general looks poorly executed(maybe its meant to look like that)and before you start i have swastikas tattooed on me also.

  35. 86Balian Avatar

    oh you crazy people,
    isnt it any persons own thing how they get tattooed? theres no problem for me if somebody didnt like the stuff i had tattoed but is there no better way to say it than fuck swastika-freakshop and things like that?
    nowbody of them knows us individually , so why they can told such fucking shitty things about us?
    i really love the tattoo it give me a true harmonic look, and its more for me than that – but some of you will never undestand what!
    iam cheerless for all the peoples hate against us!

  36. 86Balian Avatar

    oh you crazy people,
    isnt it any persons own thing how they get tattooed? theres no problem for me if somebody didnt like the stuff i had tattoed but is there no better way to say it than fuck swastika-freakshop and things like that?
    nowbody of them knows us individually , so why they can told such fucking shitty things about us?
    i really love the tattoo it give me a true harmonic look, and its more for me than that – but some of you will never undestand what!
    iam cheerless for all the peoples hate against us!

  37. SidSKid Avatar

    That is sooo beautiful, im extremely envious

  38. SidSKid Avatar

    That is sooo beautiful, im extremely envious

  39. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    There’s no fucking way a tattoo that gorgeous and peaceful looking could represent nazis.

    I think its a beautiful tattoo and the artist is incredibly skilled. I am so envious. If I’m ever anywhere near Germany, I’m going to beg for an appointment.

  40. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    There’s no fucking way a tattoo that gorgeous and peaceful looking could represent nazis.

    I think its a beautiful tattoo and the artist is incredibly skilled. I am so envious. If I’m ever anywhere near Germany, I’m going to beg for an appointment.

  41. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    right. it’s happening. i’m gonna have to get a flight over there..

  42. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    right. it’s happening. i’m gonna have to get a flight over there..

  43. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    in no way do i have reason to believe that this is a nazi tattoo, or that the wearer is a nazi. but who the fuck knows?

    Germany and Europe have a serious problem with the return of neo-nazis.
    meanwhile swastika freakshop creates a resurgence in the swastika
    this gives neo-nazis and other fascists something to hide behind

    therefore, fuck swastika freakshop
    this is only my opinion, take it for what it is.

    PS:
    SF minions, i tried to have a civil discussion with you folks but all i got was defensive hate back, that leads me to believe that you are nazis in disguise. if not you would be doing something to fight against the new tide in your country instead of glorifying the symbol of genocidal scum. nazis and thier ilk have long learned how to be tricky bastards.

    lastly, why do anarchists & protesters wear masks at gatherings?

  44. heretic138 Avatar
    heretic138

    in no way do i have reason to believe that this is a nazi tattoo, or that the wearer is a nazi. but who the fuck knows?

    Germany and Europe have a serious problem with the return of neo-nazis.
    meanwhile swastika freakshop creates a resurgence in the swastika
    this gives neo-nazis and other fascists something to hide behind

    therefore, fuck swastika freakshop
    this is only my opinion, take it for what it is.

    PS:
    SF minions, i tried to have a civil discussion with you folks but all i got was defensive hate back, that leads me to believe that you are nazis in disguise. if not you would be doing something to fight against the new tide in your country instead of glorifying the symbol of genocidal scum. nazis and thier ilk have long learned how to be tricky bastards.

    lastly, why do anarchists & protesters wear masks at gatherings?

  45. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    because the pigs gather evidence on people there and why not when the pigs faces are concealed.sf definitely have an attitude problem

  46. 5kem5 Avatar
    5kem5

    because the pigs gather evidence on people there and why not when the pigs faces are concealed.sf definitely have an attitude problem

  47. donner Avatar
    donner

    thats what i love, some idiozs talking about germany without ever having seen the country. i am german, i love swastika freakshop. dont ever dare to call me a fucking nazi, you asshole.

  48. donner Avatar
    donner

    thats what i love, some idiozs talking about germany without ever having seen the country. i am german, i love swastika freakshop. dont ever dare to call me a fucking nazi, you asshole.

  49. deerheart Avatar

    again very beautifull work!

    there are def. NO “nazis in disguise”
    around swastika freakshop.

    otherwise he would’ve never get my skin to work on.

  50. deerheart Avatar

    again very beautifull work!

    there are def. NO “nazis in disguise”
    around swastika freakshop.

    otherwise he would’ve never get my skin to work on.

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