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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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Domo Sayagata, Mr. Willie

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Rob

This sayagata patterned cutting was done by Sweden’s own Willie.  The recipient is actually Willie’s apprentice, and I have to say that is one lucky apprentice.  At the time this photo was taken the scar is 4 days old, which is a nice time to take a picture as the scar is still fresh, but the bleeding has stopped and any swelling has died down.

Given the level of detail required for a design like this, I’d day Willie pulled it off really well.

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12 responses to “Domo Sayagata, Mr. Willie”

  1. SweetNausea Avatar
    SweetNausea

    *jizz*
    that is some beautiful work, must have been a hell of a sitting. well done to both the artist and human canvas…
    45 minutes of scalpel and flesh removal was intense to say the least, cant imagine this one…but the area was sensitive/difficult to say the least… pubic bone area is hard work to scar…
    pics soon 😀

  2. SweetNausea Avatar
    SweetNausea

    *jizz*
    that is some beautiful work, must have been a hell of a sitting. well done to both the artist and human canvas…
    45 minutes of scalpel and flesh removal was intense to say the least, cant imagine this one…but the area was sensitive/difficult to say the least… pubic bone area is hard work to scar…
    pics soon 😀

  3. JesseV Avatar
    JesseV

    This is really clean, love it! Great removal and keep up the great work Willie

  4. JesseV Avatar
    JesseV

    This is really clean, love it! Great removal and keep up the great work Willie

  5. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Gorgeous.

  6. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Gorgeous.

  7. john Avatar
    john

    love it! very nice work

  8. john Avatar
    john

    love it! very nice work

  9. Willie Avatar
    Willie

    Thanks for all the nice words!
    I think we were at it 5-6 hours effective time.

  10. Willie Avatar
    Willie

    Thanks for all the nice words!
    I think we were at it 5-6 hours effective time.

  11. Willie Avatar
    Willie

    Big thanks to my apprentice Joakim who let me do this piece on him.

  12. Willie Avatar
    Willie

    Big thanks to my apprentice Joakim who let me do this piece on him.

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