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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.

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Purple Night

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


OK, now let’s see here…Eye of Ra? Check. Grapes? Check. Gorgeous dog portrait? Check. Horn? Check. Peyote? Missing. Oh, wait, there it is, in my mouth. Carry on.

(No, seriously, I love this tattoo, even if it’s a bit of a brain-melter. Tattoo by Josh Weir.)

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18 responses to “Purple Night”

  1. valy Avatar
    valy

    gosh…that is really a brain-melter :0 i want a portrait of my dogs looking like this…that is wonderful…and the composition is really lovely..kinda oldschool mixed with realistic portraits…in my opinio 😡

  2. valy Avatar
    valy

    gosh…that is really a brain-melter :0 i want a portrait of my dogs looking like this…that is wonderful…and the composition is really lovely..kinda oldschool mixed with realistic portraits…in my opinio 😡

  3. big jazz Avatar
    big jazz

    the teeth are particularly ball-trembling

  4. big jazz Avatar
    big jazz

    the teeth are particularly ball-trembling

  5. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    I love the juxtaposition of the different art! Goes so well, glad they kept the dog black and white.

  6. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    I love the juxtaposition of the different art! Goes so well, glad they kept the dog black and white.

  7. zymotic Avatar
    zymotic

    That dog portrait is fucking amazing.

  8. zymotic Avatar
    zymotic

    That dog portrait is fucking amazing.

  9. colin Avatar
    colin

    mmore like illuminati eye. not eye of ra.

  10. colin Avatar
    colin

    mmore like illuminati eye. not eye of ra.

  11. sam Avatar
    sam

    I love the white specks on the dog’s tongue. It really makes it look wet!

  12. sam Avatar
    sam

    I love the white specks on the dog’s tongue. It really makes it look wet!

  13. Dandy Avatar
    Dandy

    Looks like the cartoon guy of ‘Monty Python’ pieced this one together ;D (in a good way ;))

  14. Dandy Avatar
    Dandy

    Looks like the cartoon guy of ‘Monty Python’ pieced this one together ;D (in a good way ;))

  15. mung Avatar
    mung

    rad dog portrait, agreed – the teeth and tongue on this are unbelievably good

  16. mung Avatar
    mung

    rad dog portrait, agreed – the teeth and tongue on this are unbelievably good

  17. mung Avatar
    mung

    rad dog portrait, agreed – the teeth and tongue on this are unbelievably good…

  18. mung Avatar
    mung

    rad dog portrait, agreed – the teeth and tongue on this are unbelievably good…

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