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.

Great is the Hand


I just assumed this was a Lionel Out Of Step piece when I first saw it, but no! Bested again! This chest tattoo, belonging to kipich, was in fact done by Montreal’s own Yann Black at Glamort. I love tattoos that are creative with their use of space, so this? This really does it for me, not to mention the sleeve and the scarification. High marks all around.

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Comments

168 responses to “Great is the Hand”

  1. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    j’ai reconnu le style tout de suite. il est vraiment super yann.
    j’adore, c’est superbe 🙂

  2. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    j’ai reconnu le style tout de suite. il est vraiment super yann.
    j’adore, c’est superbe 🙂

  3. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    j’ai reconnu le style tout de suite. il est vraiment super yann.
    j’adore, c’est superbe 🙂

  4. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    j’ai reconnu le style tout de suite. il est vraiment super yann.
    j’adore, c’est superbe 🙂

  5. UnconventionalLove Avatar

    Oh my. I love everything about this!! Amazing. 🙂

  6. UnconventionalLove Avatar

    Oh my. I love everything about this!! Amazing. 🙂

  7. UnconventionalLove Avatar

    Oh my. I love everything about this!! Amazing. 🙂

  8. UnconventionalLove Avatar

    Oh my. I love everything about this!! Amazing. 🙂

  9. swoon Avatar

    that looks so awesome! everything works together so well.

  10. swoon Avatar

    that looks so awesome! everything works together so well.

  11. swoon Avatar

    that looks so awesome! everything works together so well.

  12. swoon Avatar

    that looks so awesome! everything works together so well.

  13. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    WOWW! I LOOOOVE IT!!

  14. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    WOWW! I LOOOOVE IT!!

  15. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    WOWW! I LOOOOVE IT!!

  16. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    WOWW! I LOOOOVE IT!!

  17. Sean Avatar

    beautiful tattoo! omg!

  18. Sean Avatar

    beautiful tattoo! omg!

  19. Sean Avatar

    beautiful tattoo! omg!

  20. Sean Avatar

    beautiful tattoo! omg!

  21. chad Avatar
    chad

    nice tat

  22. chad Avatar
    chad

    nice tat

  23. chad Avatar
    chad

    nice tat

  24. chad Avatar
    chad

    nice tat

  25. La Watt Avatar
    La Watt

    Oh lordy!

    Now playing the devils advocate. I love this ‘style’ myself being a long time fan of Lionel. But this reminds me that a while ago one of my tutors mentioned the simplistic trend in modern illustration was due to a breakdown in the teaching of classical life drawing. Discuss?

    It’s an aesthetic that I have long been in love with. But how does it match up against classical realism? There is surely no less skill in abstractly compositing a piece of such beauty as this. As just a novice in the world, both hyper realism and this stylised piece seem no less out of reach.

    My conclusion is that the Renaissance vs. Abstract don’t necessary subtract from each other’s vision, their language is just different.

    Thank you ModBlog

  26. La Watt Avatar
    La Watt

    Oh lordy!

    Now playing the devils advocate. I love this ‘style’ myself being a long time fan of Lionel. But this reminds me that a while ago one of my tutors mentioned the simplistic trend in modern illustration was due to a breakdown in the teaching of classical life drawing. Discuss?

    It’s an aesthetic that I have long been in love with. But how does it match up against classical realism? There is surely no less skill in abstractly compositing a piece of such beauty as this. As just a novice in the world, both hyper realism and this stylised piece seem no less out of reach.

    My conclusion is that the Renaissance vs. Abstract don’t necessary subtract from each other’s vision, their language is just different.

    Thank you ModBlog

  27. La Watt Avatar
    La Watt

    Oh lordy!

    Now playing the devils advocate. I love this ‘style’ myself being a long time fan of Lionel. But this reminds me that a while ago one of my tutors mentioned the simplistic trend in modern illustration was due to a breakdown in the teaching of classical life drawing. Discuss?

    It’s an aesthetic that I have long been in love with. But how does it match up against classical realism? There is surely no less skill in abstractly compositing a piece of such beauty as this. As just a novice in the world, both hyper realism and this stylised piece seem no less out of reach.

    My conclusion is that the Renaissance vs. Abstract don’t necessary subtract from each other’s vision, their language is just different.

    Thank you ModBlog

  28. La Watt Avatar
    La Watt

    Oh lordy!

    Now playing the devils advocate. I love this ‘style’ myself being a long time fan of Lionel. But this reminds me that a while ago one of my tutors mentioned the simplistic trend in modern illustration was due to a breakdown in the teaching of classical life drawing. Discuss?

    It’s an aesthetic that I have long been in love with. But how does it match up against classical realism? There is surely no less skill in abstractly compositing a piece of such beauty as this. As just a novice in the world, both hyper realism and this stylised piece seem no less out of reach.

    My conclusion is that the Renaissance vs. Abstract don’t necessary subtract from each other’s vision, their language is just different.

    Thank you ModBlog

  29. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

    This would look awesome on my boyfriend. hehe

  30. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

    This would look awesome on my boyfriend. hehe

  31. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

    This would look awesome on my boyfriend. hehe

  32. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

    This would look awesome on my boyfriend. hehe

  33. h3cknot3kno Avatar
    h3cknot3kno

    I have to say that this has to be in one of my top 3 most liked mod combinations.
    They all look amazing and incorporate some of my favorite styles.
    Awesome job.
    <33

  34. h3cknot3kno Avatar
    h3cknot3kno

    I have to say that this has to be in one of my top 3 most liked mod combinations.
    They all look amazing and incorporate some of my favorite styles.
    Awesome job.
    <33

  35. h3cknot3kno Avatar
    h3cknot3kno

    I have to say that this has to be in one of my top 3 most liked mod combinations.
    They all look amazing and incorporate some of my favorite styles.
    Awesome job.
    <33

  36. h3cknot3kno Avatar
    h3cknot3kno

    I have to say that this has to be in one of my top 3 most liked mod combinations.
    They all look amazing and incorporate some of my favorite styles.
    Awesome job.
    <33

  37. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    This may be what renews my interest in chest tattoos. Nice to see something clean and simple as opposed to these huge, busy (imo) chest pieces. Well done artist and wearer.

  38. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    This may be what renews my interest in chest tattoos. Nice to see something clean and simple as opposed to these huge, busy (imo) chest pieces. Well done artist and wearer.

  39. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    This may be what renews my interest in chest tattoos. Nice to see something clean and simple as opposed to these huge, busy (imo) chest pieces. Well done artist and wearer.

  40. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    This may be what renews my interest in chest tattoos. Nice to see something clean and simple as opposed to these huge, busy (imo) chest pieces. Well done artist and wearer.

  41. iam:blockedintersection Avatar
    iam:blockedintersection

    i love yann black’s work… now that he is in north america, maybe someday i will be tattooed by him. xcrossesfingersx

  42. iam:blockedintersection Avatar
    iam:blockedintersection

    i love yann black’s work… now that he is in north america, maybe someday i will be tattooed by him. xcrossesfingersx

  43. iam:blockedintersection Avatar
    iam:blockedintersection

    i love yann black’s work… now that he is in north america, maybe someday i will be tattooed by him. xcrossesfingersx

  44. iam:blockedintersection Avatar
    iam:blockedintersection

    i love yann black’s work… now that he is in north america, maybe someday i will be tattooed by him. xcrossesfingersx

  45. kier Avatar

    GASP. I am in love with this.

  46. kier Avatar

    GASP. I am in love with this.

  47. kier Avatar

    GASP. I am in love with this.

  48. kier Avatar

    GASP. I am in love with this.

  49. La Negra Avatar

    lionel have an awsome style..and that lines are amazing!

  50. La Negra Avatar

    lionel have an awsome style..and that lines are amazing!

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