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.

Spear of Gold


Ahoy-hoy, ModBloggers! Here’s the latest offering from Marina Storme at Atomic Zombie, a glorious back-piece interpretation of a statue depicting The Ecstasy of St. Theresa, tattooed on none other than her own father. How great is that? Not to mention, I can’t think of a better way to fill the Marina-void while waiting for an update to this masterpiece.

It’s Tuesday, ModBlog—let’s melt all the ice in our heads.

Comments

30 responses to “Spear of Gold”

  1. Céline Aieta Avatar

    Master piece! Luv it

  2. Céline Aieta Avatar

    Master piece! Luv it

  3. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    This is what back pieces are supposed to look like. Of course the original artwork itself is gorgeus as well. And I love the thick outlines combined with the gentle shading (you don’t see that so often with b&g pieces).

  4. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    This is what back pieces are supposed to look like. Of course the original artwork itself is gorgeus as well. And I love the thick outlines combined with the gentle shading (you don’t see that so often with b&g pieces).

  5. hulld Avatar
    hulld

    I hate this.
    It disgusts me.
    i keep getting drawn to his crack.

    although the tattoo is mouth watering

  6. hulld Avatar
    hulld

    I hate this.
    It disgusts me.
    i keep getting drawn to his crack.

    although the tattoo is mouth watering

  7. Vombie Avatar

    It may just be the art history nerd in me but this piece is so incredibly awesome and gorgeous that I think it may be dangerous for him to take his shirt off in public, lest any witnesses weep and faint in awe. The folds towards the bottom are making me a little misty-eyed already.

  8. Vombie Avatar

    It may just be the art history nerd in me but this piece is so incredibly awesome and gorgeous that I think it may be dangerous for him to take his shirt off in public, lest any witnesses weep and faint in awe. The folds towards the bottom are making me a little misty-eyed already.

  9. Cashew Avatar
    Cashew

    This is just amazing!

  10. Cashew Avatar
    Cashew

    This is just amazing!

  11. kbi the crowing Avatar

    I might cry if I ever see this with color added
    it’s fantastic

  12. kbi the crowing Avatar

    I might cry if I ever see this with color added
    it’s fantastic

  13. London Avatar

    i. love. this.

  14. London Avatar

    i. love. this.

  15. livelife Avatar
    livelife

    freaking great tat, added bonus it looks like she is playing grab ass with him!!

  16. livelife Avatar
    livelife

    freaking great tat, added bonus it looks like she is playing grab ass with him!!

  17. Sham Avatar

    Spectacular masterpiece. Period.

  18. Sham Avatar

    Spectacular masterpiece. Period.

  19. fionarse Avatar
    fionarse

    ohh i like the sculpture and i also like this, the halos are really nice

  20. fionarse Avatar
    fionarse

    ohh i like the sculpture and i also like this, the halos are really nice

  21. Almaxaquotal Avatar

    O__O

    Last time you posted a piece by this artist, I was inclined to think I might have to consider an epic journey to have my chest piece done. Now I *KNOW* I have to. Her line work is incredible, very distinctive, and I really don’t have words for how beautiful this piece is.

  22. Almaxaquotal Avatar

    O__O

    Last time you posted a piece by this artist, I was inclined to think I might have to consider an epic journey to have my chest piece done. Now I *KNOW* I have to. Her line work is incredible, very distinctive, and I really don’t have words for how beautiful this piece is.

  23. punkelvse Avatar

    I love her work! If I ever go to canada I want her to tattoo me!!! Im on her page all the time drooling 😛

  24. punkelvse Avatar

    I love her work! If I ever go to canada I want her to tattoo me!!! Im on her page all the time drooling 😛

  25. Hamish Avatar
    Hamish

    Wow, this is really when the word “artist” comes into tattoo artist.

  26. Hamish Avatar
    Hamish

    Wow, this is really when the word “artist” comes into tattoo artist.

  27. AmandaGee Avatar
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  29. Reeve Avatar
    Reeve

    Fucking GORGEOUS. Im sure once finished it will be even more breathtaking.

    Anyone know where I can get quality work like this done around the Metro-Detroit area???

  30. Reeve Avatar
    Reeve

    Fucking GORGEOUS. Im sure once finished it will be even more breathtaking.

    Anyone know where I can get quality work like this done around the Metro-Detroit area???

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