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.

The moment after

The act of suspension can be a significant moment in a person’s life.  Yet to an observer, suspending can appear to be only about the time in the air, when in reality, the entire process is important.  Having the hooks pierce your flesh is just the first of many steps that an individual goes through, that climaxes when they are in the air.  Following the time in the air is the denouement, the time after the person has started to descend and before the final bandages are applied.  It is a time of reflection, a chance to look back upon the experience while it is still fresh in the mind.

Taking a look at the following picture you can see in Colin’s posture that he’s taking in his experience.  To put the photo in context, the person in the photo, Colin, was suspended by Lucas and Kai from Pirate Piercing in Belgium.  The suspension took place during the last song of a performance by Amen Ra at a concert in Kortrijk, Belguim.

You can check out the photo of Colin in the air while the band in playing over in the suspension section of the ritual galleries.

Comments

8 responses to “The moment after”

  1. aaronthemacabre Avatar

    hes a converge fan..i respect that in a man.

  2. aaronthemacabre Avatar

    hes a converge fan..i respect that in a man.

  3. luke Avatar
    luke

    hahahaha first thing I noticed was the converge tattoo as well

  4. luke Avatar
    luke

    hahahaha first thing I noticed was the converge tattoo as well

  5. Ahleah Avatar
    Ahleah

    that is a beautiful picture

  6. Ahleah Avatar
    Ahleah

    that is a beautiful picture

  7. simon° Avatar
    simon°

    If you want to see more, here’s where to find ‘em: http://www.flickr.com/photos/simoncallewaert/sets/72157622719435926/

  8. simon° Avatar
    simon°

    If you want to see more, here’s where to find ‘em: http://www.flickr.com/photos/simoncallewaert/sets/72157622719435926/

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