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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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Silent embrace

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Rob

This week we’re lucky to have a couple of fantastic pieces added to the galleries from some of the many talented artists at Scarab Body Arts.  First up is a beautiful piece of what I assume is a recreation of a piece of art.  Of course I could be wrong, which has happened before.  In either case, the tattoo itself was done by Jamie Santos, who’s art you can check out in her BME portfolio gallery.

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8 responses to “Silent embrace”

  1. chappy Avatar
    chappy

    the artist who’s work is being recreated is gustav klimt.

  2. RTaylor Avatar
    RTaylor

    Klimt

    . http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://artsdesirejersey.com/art/images/Klimt_MotherAndChildDetail.jpg&imgrefurl=http://artsdesirejersey.com/art/index.php%3Fmain_page%3Dproducts_new%26disp_order%3D6%26page%3D3&h=450&w=300&sz=54&tbnid=SXHQTzU11vd7_M:&tbnh=127&tbnw=85&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dklimt&zoom=1&q=klimt&usg=__7_XBq44iHWseIlV5JZJQ-VVFYUU=&sa=X&ei=3_VRTbiKE4GB8gbs5rD-CQ&ved=0CEIQ9QEwBA

  3. Dorajicha Avatar
    Dorajicha

    I love Klimt.

  4. colin Avatar
    colin

    weak

  5. Nyarlathotep Avatar
    Nyarlathotep

    I thought it looked a lot like Klimt; the stylized figures and the background are the major giveaways.

  6. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    This is done on a friend of mine, it looks amazing in person. I should see if i can get a healed photo from her to send in

  7. Delia_was_ill Avatar
    Delia_was_ill

    Gustav Klimt. A friend of mine has a canvas print of the mother and child hanging in her living room.

  8. wikkedwerkz Avatar
    wikkedwerkz

    Good choice of location, given the shape of the piece… it’s really well suited to down the side of the body.

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