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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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Black & Red

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Rachel

It’s surprisingly hard to write a modblog post when a homeless person is outside your window yelling about the color of the bricks on your building. I’m tempted to yell down to him “those aren’t bricks, it’s stucco” just to see what he says.

Indy sent in some photos of a scarification he did recently in Brussels, Belgium. I’m sure he’ll send in some healed photos once this piece heals up.

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See more in “Misc. Cuttings“ (Scarification)

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60 responses to “Black & Red”

  1. Fran Avatar
    Fran

    That’s so true 🙂 Nice job Indy!

  2. Fran Avatar
    Fran

    That’s so true 🙂 Nice job Indy!

  3. Deanrobson Avatar
    Deanrobson

    Anyone else think it would have looked amazing if the scar was only cut out of the area of black work or vice versa? Still it looks brilliant.

  4. Deanrobson Avatar
    Deanrobson

    Anyone else think it would have looked amazing if the scar was only cut out of the area of black work or vice versa? Still it looks brilliant.

  5. Deanrobson Avatar
    Deanrobson

    Anyone else think it would have looked amazing if the scar was only cut out of the area of black work or vice versa? Still it looks brilliant.

  6. Deanrobson Avatar
    Deanrobson

    Anyone else think it would have looked amazing if the scar was only cut out of the area of black work or vice versa? Still it looks brilliant.

  7. Chas Avatar
    Chas

    The crossed vajra…nice buddhist reference

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    Chas

    The crossed vajra…nice buddhist reference

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    Chas

    The crossed vajra…nice buddhist reference

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    Chas

    The crossed vajra…nice buddhist reference

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