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.

True Relaxation


It’s not uncommon to see works of fine art adapted into tattoos—sometimes with varying degrees of success. This, however, is one of the first attempts we’ve seen at a scarification adaptation—based on a Klimt piece—and, honestly, we’re thrilled with what Christiane (at Pinpoint Piercing in Oslo, Norway) has done here. Excellent choice of a painting to adapt to the medium and wonderfully executed—lovely, lovely work.

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Comments

48 responses to “True Relaxation”

  1. SeeeingRed Avatar

    Oh my that is one hairy chest.

    Cool cutting though, reminds me of a figure drawing class i once had to take.

  2. SeeeingRed Avatar

    Oh my that is one hairy chest.

    Cool cutting though, reminds me of a figure drawing class i once had to take.

  3. areku Avatar
    areku

    I think I like this over other pieces due to the roughness of the lines.

  4. areku Avatar
    areku

    I think I like this over other pieces due to the roughness of the lines.

  5. varevinc Avatar

    ah gustav klimt finally the art of modding and painting are combined together if this is’t art than wat is art ? …

    greet piece

  6. varevinc Avatar

    ah gustav klimt finally the art of modding and painting are combined together if this is’t art than wat is art ? …

    greet piece

  7. possessed Avatar

    Wow, that’s gorgeous. I love it!

  8. possessed Avatar

    Wow, that’s gorgeous. I love it!

  9. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Ooohhhh I love this!!

  10. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Ooohhhh I love this!!

  11. arcadetoken Avatar

    can’t say i like it. :/ the detached foot bothers me…but i would like to see the klimt drawing this is from, can’t find it though.

  12. arcadetoken Avatar

    can’t say i like it. :/ the detached foot bothers me…but i would like to see the klimt drawing this is from, can’t find it though.

  13. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    splendide!

  14. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    splendide!

  15. hellesvront Avatar
    hellesvront

    She’ll be a lady werewolf when his impressive pelt grows back… but yeah, amazing piece.

  16. hellesvront Avatar
    hellesvront

    She’ll be a lady werewolf when his impressive pelt grows back… but yeah, amazing piece.

  17. sweet*n*low Avatar
    sweet*n*low

    Pelt or no pelt…

    AMAZING.

    Kudos.

  18. sweet*n*low Avatar
    sweet*n*low

    Pelt or no pelt…

    AMAZING.

    Kudos.

  19. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Love this! I can not wait to see it healed! I hope he keloids well.

  20. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Love this! I can not wait to see it healed! I hope he keloids well.

  21. paulina. Avatar

    i believe that out of every post you guys have gotten, this is the most beautiful one i have seen. by far the most amazing piece of work ever. im in awe

    :]

  22. paulina. Avatar

    i believe that out of every post you guys have gotten, this is the most beautiful one i have seen. by far the most amazing piece of work ever. im in awe

    :]

  23. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    This is definitely one of the best cuttings I have ever seen. It’s nice to see someone going for something a little more artistic than something that just looks cool as a scar.
    Kudos!

  24. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    This is definitely one of the best cuttings I have ever seen. It’s nice to see someone going for something a little more artistic than something that just looks cool as a scar.
    Kudos!

  25. John H. Avatar
    John H.

    This is beautiful. Amazing work.

  26. John H. Avatar
    John H.

    This is beautiful. Amazing work.

  27. dean Avatar
    dean

    damn hes heairy amazin peiace thou

  28. dean Avatar
    dean

    damn hes heairy amazin peiace thou

  29. xPUREx Avatar

    Christiane is awesome!

  30. xPUREx Avatar

    Christiane is awesome!

  31. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    This is so, so beautiful… every line is so expressive and perfect! I can’t wait to see what it looks like healed 🙂

  32. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    This is so, so beautiful… every line is so expressive and perfect! I can’t wait to see what it looks like healed 🙂

  33. kier Avatar

    good god, that’s gorgeous!

  34. kier Avatar

    good god, that’s gorgeous!

  35. tiny Avatar
    tiny

    that’s really stunning, i hope it’s still as beautiful when it heals

  36. tiny Avatar
    tiny

    that’s really stunning, i hope it’s still as beautiful when it heals

  37. alex Avatar
    alex

    i’m really digging this artistry of this piece. and christiane is a super sweetheart so this post gets an A+

  38. alex Avatar
    alex

    i’m really digging this artistry of this piece. and christiane is a super sweetheart so this post gets an A+

  39. Obbe Avatar

    Really nice cutting
    Christiane is awesome -)

  40. Obbe Avatar

    Really nice cutting
    Christiane is awesome -)

  41. juDe Avatar

    Actually it became an ink rubbing.
    This was the original: http://images.art.com/images/PRODUCTS/large/10047000/10047785.jpg

    I’ll send in the healed pics soon.

  42. juDe Avatar

    Actually it became an ink rubbing.
    This was the original: http://images.art.com/images/PRODUCTS/large/10047000/10047785.jpg

    I’ll send in the healed pics soon.

  43. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    I’d love to see healed photos. Very striking.

  44. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    I’d love to see healed photos. Very striking.

  45. Morgan Avatar
    Morgan

    Just perfect!

  46. Morgan Avatar
    Morgan

    Just perfect!

  47. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    really beautiful.

  48. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    really beautiful.

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