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.

Biomech is the new black

When I first started hearing the word “biomechanical” in reference to tattooing it almost always referred to H.R. Giger’s art, or work done in a similar fashion. As the years passed biomech started to become more organic and colorful thanks to the influence of tattooist like Guy Aitchison.

As much as I like the colorful stuff, I definitely have a sweet spot for the Giger-ish pieces and I was pretty blown away by this back piece by Adam Collins from Lal Hardy’s Tattoo in London.

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Comments

40 responses to “Biomech is the new black”

  1. nojobody Avatar
    nojobody

    beautiful.

  2. nojobody Avatar
    nojobody

    beautiful.

  3. C-Lo Avatar
    C-Lo

    That is gnar bar!

  4. C-Lo Avatar
    C-Lo

    That is gnar bar!

  5. marshmallowmayhem Avatar
    marshmallowmayhem

    I love Giger’s art, and this piece is awesome!

  6. marshmallowmayhem Avatar
    marshmallowmayhem

    I love Giger’s art, and this piece is awesome!

  7. Vladimina Avatar

    I have always wanted an H.R. Giger inspired tattoo. As soon as I saw this I gasped a little. This is absolutely beautiful, and I am incredibly envious. Hopefully one day I’ll have something as amazing on my body.
    Well done!

  8. Vladimina Avatar

    I have always wanted an H.R. Giger inspired tattoo. As soon as I saw this I gasped a little. This is absolutely beautiful, and I am incredibly envious. Hopefully one day I’ll have something as amazing on my body.
    Well done!

  9. Jamie James Avatar
    Jamie James

    INSANE!

  10. Jamie James Avatar
    Jamie James

    INSANE!

  11. Moonstones Avatar
    Moonstones

    This is an amazing work of art. Simply stunning.

  12. Moonstones Avatar
    Moonstones

    This is an amazing work of art. Simply stunning.

  13. SeeeingRed Avatar

    Its really awesome work, but i just never really got into the style. I love simple heavy black work much more. Although i can appreciate the beauty and skill of this piece.

  14. SeeeingRed Avatar

    Its really awesome work, but i just never really got into the style. I love simple heavy black work much more. Although i can appreciate the beauty and skill of this piece.

  15. Dandy Avatar

    Awesome, love the detail, a great recreation.

    Would be very proud to wear that 🙂

  16. Dandy Avatar

    Awesome, love the detail, a great recreation.

    Would be very proud to wear that 🙂

  17. Adam Avatar

    Anyone know her name? (the owner) I saw her at the London tattoo convention take home a prize for best tattoo. She also has some amazing Giger sleeve work. I myself have a giger back piece and think it would be cool to do a shot together =)

    http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=63392686&albumID=1258287&imageID=46342134

  18. Adam Avatar

    Anyone know her name? (the owner) I saw her at the London tattoo convention take home a prize for best tattoo. She also has some amazing Giger sleeve work. I myself have a giger back piece and think it would be cool to do a shot together =)

    http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=63392686&albumID=1258287&imageID=46342134

  19. mela Avatar
    mela

    I love biomecs, doing them myself. (doing them good, THEY say…)

    but this one ?

    Leck mich am Arsch, what a hell of a piece !

    one of the best Giger-interpretations i´ve ever seen.

  20. mela Avatar
    mela

    I love biomecs, doing them myself. (doing them good, THEY say…)

    but this one ?

    Leck mich am Arsch, what a hell of a piece !

    one of the best Giger-interpretations i´ve ever seen.

  21. babyobscene Avatar
    babyobscene

    Amazing work. both from Giger and Adam Collins.
    <3

  22. babyobscene Avatar
    babyobscene

    Amazing work. both from Giger and Adam Collins.
    <3

  23. baconbits Avatar
    baconbits

    Intense and absolutely amazing

  24. baconbits Avatar
    baconbits

    Intense and absolutely amazing

  25. Tsarik Avatar

    simply fucking amazing!

  26. Tsarik Avatar

    simply fucking amazing!

  27. Miss Mess Avatar
    Miss Mess

    Beautiful!!!

  28. Miss Mess Avatar
    Miss Mess

    Beautiful!!!

  29. Sgian Dugh Avatar
    Sgian Dugh

    Awesome ink!!

  30. Sgian Dugh Avatar
    Sgian Dugh

    Awesome ink!!

  31. Cassandra Avatar
    Cassandra

    bloody gorge! as in gorgeous.

  32. Cassandra Avatar
    Cassandra

    bloody gorge! as in gorgeous.

  33. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    may i have some more please?

  34. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    may i have some more please?

  35. Jen Avatar

    that is AMAZING!!

    well done.

  36. Jen Avatar

    that is AMAZING!!

    well done.

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