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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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West and East

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


Alright, this shit just isn’t even fair anymore. Earlier this year, we posted an earlier iteration of this beautiful scar by handsome hair-farmer John Joyce on Sam, and we hoped that we’d be kept abreast of how well it healed. Considering the way Sam’s body treats scars, we were optimistic that it would end up just lovely, but my God—this is the eight-month status report. Part of me wants to know the details of the deal they’ve both obviously made with the devil, but then I feel like that may take away some of the mystique of their incredible offerings. More after the jump.

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164 responses to “West and East”

  1. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    It’s fantastic!!
    I wish I healed that well.

  2. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    It’s fantastic!!
    I wish I healed that well.

  3. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    It’s fantastic!!
    I wish I healed that well.

  4. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    It’s fantastic!!
    I wish I healed that well.

  5. unchain Avatar
    unchain

    So jealous! You scar so well!

  6. unchain Avatar
    unchain

    So jealous! You scar so well!

  7. unchain Avatar
    unchain

    So jealous! You scar so well!

  8. unchain Avatar
    unchain

    So jealous! You scar so well!

  9. leeroyjenkins Avatar
    leeroyjenkins

    this is gorgeous! I’m incredibly jealous

  10. leeroyjenkins Avatar
    leeroyjenkins

    this is gorgeous! I’m incredibly jealous

  11. leeroyjenkins Avatar
    leeroyjenkins

    this is gorgeous! I’m incredibly jealous

  12. leeroyjenkins Avatar
    leeroyjenkins

    this is gorgeous! I’m incredibly jealous

  13. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    wow! so pretty. it healed nicely.

  14. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    wow! so pretty. it healed nicely.

  15. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    wow! so pretty. it healed nicely.

  16. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    wow! so pretty. it healed nicely.

  17. Rach_Rach Avatar
    Rach_Rach

    Wow that’s utterly fantastic. So jealous I wish.

  18. Rach_Rach Avatar
    Rach_Rach

    Wow that’s utterly fantastic. So jealous I wish.

  19. Rach_Rach Avatar
    Rach_Rach

    Wow that’s utterly fantastic. So jealous I wish.

  20. Rach_Rach Avatar
    Rach_Rach

    Wow that’s utterly fantastic. So jealous I wish.

  21. squirrelgirl Avatar
    squirrelgirl

    Absolutely stunning!!

  22. squirrelgirl Avatar
    squirrelgirl

    Absolutely stunning!!

  23. squirrelgirl Avatar
    squirrelgirl

    Absolutely stunning!!

  24. squirrelgirl Avatar
    squirrelgirl

    Absolutely stunning!!

  25. fetucide Avatar
    fetucide

    simply beautiful.

    i just want to touch it..

  26. fetucide Avatar
    fetucide

    simply beautiful.

    i just want to touch it..

  27. fetucide Avatar
    fetucide

    simply beautiful.

    i just want to touch it..

  28. fetucide Avatar
    fetucide

    simply beautiful.

    i just want to touch it..

  29. London Avatar
    London

    LOVE itt

  30. London Avatar
    London

    LOVE itt

  31. London Avatar
    London

    LOVE itt

  32. London Avatar
    London

    LOVE itt

  33. kier Avatar
    kier

    that is so gorgeous.

  34. kier Avatar
    kier

    that is so gorgeous.

  35. kier Avatar
    kier

    that is so gorgeous.

  36. kier Avatar
    kier

    that is so gorgeous.

  37. Ellie Avatar
    Ellie

    This is the most incredible scarification piece I have ever seen. This adds to my fascination with the beautiful relationship between art and our bodies

  38. Ellie Avatar
    Ellie

    This is the most incredible scarification piece I have ever seen. This adds to my fascination with the beautiful relationship between art and our bodies

  39. Ellie Avatar
    Ellie

    This is the most incredible scarification piece I have ever seen. This adds to my fascination with the beautiful relationship between art and our bodies

  40. Ellie Avatar
    Ellie

    This is the most incredible scarification piece I have ever seen. This adds to my fascination with the beautiful relationship between art and our bodies

  41. Ru Avatar
    Ru

    That is perfection. Wow.
    Absolutely gorgeous.
    I am just… incredibly jealous.

  42. Ru Avatar
    Ru

    That is perfection. Wow.
    Absolutely gorgeous.
    I am just… incredibly jealous.

  43. Ru Avatar
    Ru

    That is perfection. Wow.
    Absolutely gorgeous.
    I am just… incredibly jealous.

  44. Ru Avatar
    Ru

    That is perfection. Wow.
    Absolutely gorgeous.
    I am just… incredibly jealous.

  45. nacho. Avatar
    nacho.

    such a flawless scar…
    Beautiful.

  46. nacho. Avatar
    nacho.

    such a flawless scar…
    Beautiful.

  47. nacho. Avatar
    nacho.

    such a flawless scar…
    Beautiful.

  48. nacho. Avatar
    nacho.

    such a flawless scar…
    Beautiful.

  49. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    When do scars ever heal that well?!?! Amazing

  50. inkfaery Avatar
    inkfaery

    When do scars ever heal that well?!?! Amazing

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