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.

The Earth Beneath


It should come as no surprise that Steve, John and Wayde are the suppliers of (and inspirations for) these most graven of images. On Easter Monday, no less!

Says Steve:

Mr. Wayde Dunn-Dee himself did this amazing scar portrait on a friend of ours. We were hoping to find a fourth person she would agree to add on so he could do a Mt. Rushmore of Awesomeness, but sadly that didn’t work out.

I have to be honest—I’m a little surprised she went this far in the first place. That said though, we haven’t seen a ton of scarification portraits yet, but…these are pretty well executed. More photos, after the jump.

Comments

252 responses to “The Earth Beneath”

  1. colin Avatar
    colin

    alright. I’ll bite. why did she get it? I can’t wait to “get it”. I’m sure I’ll laugh and laugh and then feel bad about how wrong I was. so let’s hear it.

  2. colin Avatar
    colin

    alright. I’ll bite. why did she get it? I can’t wait to “get it”. I’m sure I’ll laugh and laugh and then feel bad about how wrong I was. so let’s hear it.

  3. _Stigmata_ Avatar

    hahahah Im not even sure why she got it. you would have to ask her .

  4. _Stigmata_ Avatar

    hahahah Im not even sure why she got it. you would have to ask her .

  5. luckiedragon Avatar
    luckiedragon

    I have to agree with K on this one, while it is a nice scar. The significance of it just serves to boost the ego of those who already need a reality check.
    It maybe would serve a comedic value, if it were on someone actually pictured in the scar, or another person in the industry.
    stainless: of course your not upset by it, it just serves to add to you and _stigmata_’s rockstar egos.

  6. luckiedragon Avatar
    luckiedragon

    I have to agree with K on this one, while it is a nice scar. The significance of it just serves to boost the ego of those who already need a reality check.
    It maybe would serve a comedic value, if it were on someone actually pictured in the scar, or another person in the industry.
    stainless: of course your not upset by it, it just serves to add to you and _stigmata_’s rockstar egos.

  7. _Stigmata_ Avatar

    why would it be any different if it was on one of us? that makes no sense what so ever. if the girl wanted a scar of elvis would it be an ego boost for him as well? im curious

  8. _Stigmata_ Avatar

    why would it be any different if it was on one of us? that makes no sense what so ever. if the girl wanted a scar of elvis would it be an ego boost for him as well? im curious

  9. luckiedragon Avatar
    luckiedragon

    I’m just curious as to which one of you guys this girl is dick wrapped around?

  10. luckiedragon Avatar
    luckiedragon

    I’m just curious as to which one of you guys this girl is dick wrapped around?

  11. haas Avatar
    haas

    Whether you like the piece or not, for whatever reason you may have, the fact of the matter is that this chick looks to be a grown ass woman who can make her own goddamned decisions about what to do with her body. If she’d been a man nobody would be bringing up any questions about groupie status or any of that bullshit. She doesn’t need to justify her reasons behind getting it done, just like none of us have to justify to anybody why we get any of our work done. Whether you find technical merit or taste in that work is a different matter.

  12. haas Avatar
    haas

    Whether you like the piece or not, for whatever reason you may have, the fact of the matter is that this chick looks to be a grown ass woman who can make her own goddamned decisions about what to do with her body. If she’d been a man nobody would be bringing up any questions about groupie status or any of that bullshit. She doesn’t need to justify her reasons behind getting it done, just like none of us have to justify to anybody why we get any of our work done. Whether you find technical merit or taste in that work is a different matter.

  13. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    Can someone explain to me HOW she’s doing it just to fit in. And how you came to this conclusion just from the picture? I dont get it.

  14. Anjellica Avatar
    Anjellica

    Can someone explain to me HOW she’s doing it just to fit in. And how you came to this conclusion just from the picture? I dont get it.

  15. beans Avatar
    beans

    hahaha oh lawdy, APP is going to be a blast! =D

  16. beans Avatar
    beans

    hahaha oh lawdy, APP is going to be a blast! =D

  17. stainless Avatar

    I think it’s funny that all the people that keep saying the most negative things on here are always the ones that don’t link to their pages/sites/etc.
    And to Anjellica, good point, if anything she’s going to get more critisism from people than praise for doing it so the argument poeple make about her doing it to fit in it’s totally ridiculous.

  18. stainless Avatar

    I think it’s funny that all the people that keep saying the most negative things on here are always the ones that don’t link to their pages/sites/etc.
    And to Anjellica, good point, if anything she’s going to get more critisism from people than praise for doing it so the argument poeple make about her doing it to fit in it’s totally ridiculous.

  19. narcissist Avatar
    narcissist

    whats next for modblog? some bitch in her undies and everyone asking why she got nautical stars?
    oh wait….

  20. narcissist Avatar
    narcissist

    whats next for modblog? some bitch in her undies and everyone asking why she got nautical stars?
    oh wait….

  21. Jo_Blow Avatar
    Jo_Blow

    No one gets anything done for significance anymore. Much less anyone who is wanting to be put on mod blog.
    Being modified in any way shape or form is just part of mainstream hipster society now.
    Don’t judge less the be judged, for you might be incriminating yourself more.
    Don’t worry why she got what she got its already there. Just appreciate it for what it is be it a nice cutting portrait or just something to have a laugh at.

  22. Jo_Blow Avatar
    Jo_Blow

    No one gets anything done for significance anymore. Much less anyone who is wanting to be put on mod blog.
    Being modified in any way shape or form is just part of mainstream hipster society now.
    Don’t judge less the be judged, for you might be incriminating yourself more.
    Don’t worry why she got what she got its already there. Just appreciate it for what it is be it a nice cutting portrait or just something to have a laugh at.

  23. Briny Deep Avatar
    Briny Deep

    Anyone else curious to see what the pineapple-headed fellow in the center will look like if she lets her pubic hair grow back?

  24. Briny Deep Avatar
    Briny Deep

    Anyone else curious to see what the pineapple-headed fellow in the center will look like if she lets her pubic hair grow back?

  25. colin Avatar
    colin

    ok that’s funny

  26. colin Avatar
    colin

    ok that’s funny

  27. colin Avatar
    colin

    ok that’s funny ^

  28. colin Avatar
    colin

    ok that’s funny ^

  29. John Doe Avatar
    John Doe

    Hell have a pretty killer beard #61. This is awesome. I love the comments on this so much.

  30. John Doe Avatar
    John Doe

    Hell have a pretty killer beard #61. This is awesome. I love the comments on this so much.

  31. Yomee Avatar
    Yomee

    baaahahahah wayde your heads getting too big and how did you talk her into this one?

  32. Yomee Avatar
    Yomee

    baaahahahah wayde your heads getting too big and how did you talk her into this one?

  33. colin Avatar
    colin

    you know bringing the whole vagina aspect into this is helping a lot. the next person to go down on her is gonna have these three dudes staring him down. I’m starting to see why this was totally worth it.

  34. colin Avatar
    colin

    you know bringing the whole vagina aspect into this is helping a lot. the next person to go down on her is gonna have these three dudes staring him down. I’m starting to see why this was totally worth it.

  35. Lexci Avatar

    Brilliant AND hilarious!
    It’s her adult body. Who gives a shit what she does with it.
    The most annoying question I ever get asked (and I get asked at least three times a day) is “What do those tattoos mean?” Like it matters.
    My tattoos mean nothing, they don’t have to. I have them for the art AND the lulz. (And I hope because it’ll make Wayde think I’m cooler)

  36. Lexci Avatar

    Brilliant AND hilarious!
    It’s her adult body. Who gives a shit what she does with it.
    The most annoying question I ever get asked (and I get asked at least three times a day) is “What do those tattoos mean?” Like it matters.
    My tattoos mean nothing, they don’t have to. I have them for the art AND the lulz. (And I hope because it’ll make Wayde think I’m cooler)

  37. San Avatar

    I haven’t seen a portrait done via scarification that I’ve liked… it.. just lacks?
    I think its stupid…
    but who am I to judge?
    Not my body, I don’t have to live with it, and I’m sure people will think some things I’ve done are stupid, so who cares…

  38. San Avatar

    I haven’t seen a portrait done via scarification that I’ve liked… it.. just lacks?
    I think its stupid…
    but who am I to judge?
    Not my body, I don’t have to live with it, and I’m sure people will think some things I’ve done are stupid, so who cares…

  39. Lindsay H Avatar
    Lindsay H

    People get portrait tattoos all the time. Its still permant either way. No biggie.

  40. Lindsay H Avatar
    Lindsay H

    People get portrait tattoos all the time. Its still permant either way. No biggie.

  41. silverflame Avatar

    those are AMAZINGLY executed!

  42. silverflame Avatar

    those are AMAZINGLY executed!

  43. PsychoticCupcake Avatar
    PsychoticCupcake

    Love the GlitterSniffer tattoo.
    and that’s some nice portrait work.
    looking forward to seeing a followup

  44. PsychoticCupcake Avatar
    PsychoticCupcake

    Love the GlitterSniffer tattoo.
    and that’s some nice portrait work.
    looking forward to seeing a followup

  45. AE Avatar
    AE

    K, I agree.
    i think this was slightly ridiculous and not completely thought through on her behalf.

    and i hope the guys have a blast knowing that if some guy is banging her out in a few years that theyre getting a load blown on their face, if whoever decides to splooge on her stomach

    and no there isnt a rule that you should get full sleeves before getting your hands and neck done, but there is a stigma that comes along with having tattoos that are visible(even on the arms) that you dont understand until you get full sleeves.
    I love how all these artists have lost their morals and theyre all in it to fucking “CASH IN” on this tattoo/piercing/body modification BOOM thats going on right now.

    and thats not directed to steve, wayde or john… so no offense guys!
    but i do mean a lot of other artists that are doing whatever part of the body just so they can eat!

  46. AE Avatar
    AE

    K, I agree.
    i think this was slightly ridiculous and not completely thought through on her behalf.

    and i hope the guys have a blast knowing that if some guy is banging her out in a few years that theyre getting a load blown on their face, if whoever decides to splooge on her stomach

    and no there isnt a rule that you should get full sleeves before getting your hands and neck done, but there is a stigma that comes along with having tattoos that are visible(even on the arms) that you dont understand until you get full sleeves.
    I love how all these artists have lost their morals and theyre all in it to fucking “CASH IN” on this tattoo/piercing/body modification BOOM thats going on right now.

    and thats not directed to steve, wayde or john… so no offense guys!
    but i do mean a lot of other artists that are doing whatever part of the body just so they can eat!

  47. Smash It! Avatar
    Smash It!

    this poor decision almost reminds me of this dumb broad

    http://news.bmezine.com/2008/10/30/sticks-and-stones-and-such/

  48. Smash It! Avatar
    Smash It!

    this poor decision almost reminds me of this dumb broad

    http://news.bmezine.com/2008/10/30/sticks-and-stones-and-such/

  49. K Avatar
    K

    LOL at comparing yourselves to Elvis! Elvis for christs sake….! Anyhow, good for her if she loves it, but I definately guess that the novelty will wear off for her in years to come. My gripe isn’t so much with the girl, obviously she’s friends with these dudes and appreciated the good press she would get from taking this scar, but really, it isn’t about her at all. To me it screams validation for the artists (check all three diary entries bet their identical) and big slaps on the backs and jokes around the bon fire at APP – within the industry at how the ‘bar was raised’ oh wait was it, ‘no no the bar is broken I don’t think this can be topped’? It’s all to prove how very amazing and famous you boys are and how big you want us to believe your dicks are. I guess it worked though, we’re all talking about it 🙂

  50. K Avatar
    K

    LOL at comparing yourselves to Elvis! Elvis for christs sake….! Anyhow, good for her if she loves it, but I definately guess that the novelty will wear off for her in years to come. My gripe isn’t so much with the girl, obviously she’s friends with these dudes and appreciated the good press she would get from taking this scar, but really, it isn’t about her at all. To me it screams validation for the artists (check all three diary entries bet their identical) and big slaps on the backs and jokes around the bon fire at APP – within the industry at how the ‘bar was raised’ oh wait was it, ‘no no the bar is broken I don’t think this can be topped’? It’s all to prove how very amazing and famous you boys are and how big you want us to believe your dicks are. I guess it worked though, we’re all talking about it 🙂

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