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.

Split Ya Guts


As we have made mention of many times in the past, ModBlog exists, if for no other reason, than to bring you, the handsome and erudite readers, the very finest in cephalopod-related body modification. Well, here we have a jaunty little octopus, cut into place by Brian Decker at Pure Body Arts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Mr. Decker is currently gallavanting around Berkeley, California, doing whatever it is people do there (smoke medical marijuana and hate America), so feel free to get in touch with him if you are in the market for his particular brand of pain-infliction.

Enjoy your weekend and your Raekwon, folks!

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Comments

68 responses to “Split Ya Guts”

  1. Joshmeshuggah Avatar

    PURE awesomeness.

    Raekwon CL2 gotta get that!!!!

  2. Joshmeshuggah Avatar

    PURE awesomeness.

    Raekwon CL2 gotta get that!!!!

  3. BlueStar Avatar

    I saw that when Brian posted it on his page.
    I can’t wait to see how that heals, its amazing. Those tentacles are awesome.

  4. BlueStar Avatar

    I saw that when Brian posted it on his page.
    I can’t wait to see how that heals, its amazing. Those tentacles are awesome.

  5. nae Avatar

    I love the piece, and I’m sure Brian is smoking medical marijuana.

  6. nae Avatar

    I love the piece, and I’m sure Brian is smoking medical marijuana.

  7. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    LOL! This is so cute! I love it! 😀

  8. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    LOL! This is so cute! I love it! 😀

  9. Candace Avatar

    He better bring me some back.

  10. Candace Avatar

    He better bring me some back.

  11. E Avatar

    Texture and procedural application A+++

  12. E Avatar

    Texture and procedural application A+++

  13. kier Avatar

    Aww! I love it

  14. kier Avatar

    Aww! I love it

  15. trailerparkjesus Avatar

    I love the way the suckers on the tentacles were done..awesome

  16. trailerparkjesus Avatar

    I love the way the suckers on the tentacles were done..awesome

  17. Dandy Avatar

    6 – spot on, agreed.

    Fantastic piece, expect to see this style of tentacle copied in the future.

  18. Dandy Avatar

    6 – spot on, agreed.

    Fantastic piece, expect to see this style of tentacle copied in the future.

  19. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    Brian is amazing! I saw this on his page. Love zee octopus.
    i saw him earlier today in Berkeley!

  20. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    Brian is amazing! I saw this on his page. Love zee octopus.
    i saw him earlier today in Berkeley!

  21. Ru Avatar

    It’s just very ‘bleh’ to me.
    Never was a fan though.

  22. Ru Avatar

    It’s just very ‘bleh’ to me.
    Never was a fan though.

  23. Circe Avatar
    Circe

    BBAAHHH THOSE HOLES
    OH GOD
    HOLES
    IN HER SKIN
    FSDGFSDGDFDHDHDH

  24. Circe Avatar
    Circe

    BBAAHHH THOSE HOLES
    OH GOD
    HOLES
    IN HER SKIN
    FSDGFSDGDFDHDHDH

  25. iam:jesspleasee Avatar
    iam:jesspleasee

    love love love it

  26. iam:jesspleasee Avatar
    iam:jesspleasee

    love love love it

  27. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    I love it! o_o

  28. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    I love it! o_o

  29. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    Circe, do you have trypophobia? Anyway those suckers are gonna look awesome when it’s healed! Great work.

  30. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    Circe, do you have trypophobia? Anyway those suckers are gonna look awesome when it’s healed! Great work.

  31. w Avatar
    w

    i’m pretty intrigued by the DOTS.

  32. w Avatar
    w

    i’m pretty intrigued by the DOTS.

  33. BeckyBoo Avatar
    BeckyBoo

    Looks very nice, but oh-my-god-the-holes :’o

  34. BeckyBoo Avatar
    BeckyBoo

    Looks very nice, but oh-my-god-the-holes :’o

  35. makingtrouble Avatar
    makingtrouble

    was this not posted a week or so ago? i seem to recall that the first time, you also mentioned the pods being done with a 6g dermal punch?

  36. makingtrouble Avatar
    makingtrouble

    was this not posted a week or so ago? i seem to recall that the first time, you also mentioned the pods being done with a 6g dermal punch?

  37. SIAHballS Avatar
    SIAHballS

    go buy that RAEkwon, shit is crack-fire! the tentacles do it for me also.

  38. SIAHballS Avatar
    SIAHballS

    go buy that RAEkwon, shit is crack-fire! the tentacles do it for me also.

  39. LettySunshine Avatar

    That’s stunning! Really well done

  40. LettySunshine Avatar

    That’s stunning! Really well done

  41. nikk Avatar

    no one comments on the wicked raekwon/ Wu-tang clan video????????????????
    love ghost face killah

  42. nikk Avatar

    no one comments on the wicked raekwon/ Wu-tang clan video????????????????
    love ghost face killah

  43. spencer Avatar
    spencer

    I’m soooo intrigued by scarification.
    i thought a few months ago or so there was a modblog post showing what happens to scarification over the years and showed that it spreads after a while. Not so much this scar, but a lot of the other ones that are really detailed and intricate designs, won’t they all be ruined within a few years? this confuses me. if someone could explain this, it’d be great

  44. spencer Avatar
    spencer

    I’m soooo intrigued by scarification.
    i thought a few months ago or so there was a modblog post showing what happens to scarification over the years and showed that it spreads after a while. Not so much this scar, but a lot of the other ones that are really detailed and intricate designs, won’t they all be ruined within a few years? this confuses me. if someone could explain this, it’d be great

  45. zal Avatar
    zal

    beau.. i wanna see how that heals out!

  46. zal Avatar
    zal

    beau.. i wanna see how that heals out!

  47. E Avatar

    Research the maturation phase of wound healing and skin remodeling.

    In summary the slow process entails the formation of even more collagen to strengthen the wounds, and then scar “remodeling” to break down excess collagen in the scar. Scar remodeling is what can change a thick, red, raised scar to a thin, flat, white scar over a period of months to years. During skin remodeling, the old damaged protein is removed and replaced with new collagen and elastin fibers. This removes scar tissue, restores skin elasticity, and reduces wrinkles.

  48. E Avatar

    Research the maturation phase of wound healing and skin remodeling.

    In summary the slow process entails the formation of even more collagen to strengthen the wounds, and then scar “remodeling” to break down excess collagen in the scar. Scar remodeling is what can change a thick, red, raised scar to a thin, flat, white scar over a period of months to years. During skin remodeling, the old damaged protein is removed and replaced with new collagen and elastin fibers. This removes scar tissue, restores skin elasticity, and reduces wrinkles.

  49. WonderRandy Avatar
    WonderRandy

    I love the way the head is stylized. Truly a stunning piece. Brian Decker is a god!

  50. WonderRandy Avatar
    WonderRandy

    I love the way the head is stylized. Truly a stunning piece. Brian Decker is a god!

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