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.

Poked and prodded

We recently got a slew of photos submitted to the Hand-Poked Tattoo gallery featuring this amazing back piece.

Unfortunately no information was given about the artist, or where it was done, although there are several shots of the tattoo being done.

You’ll definitely want to check out the gallery for this one, as they documented everything from start to finish.

Comments

48 responses to “Poked and prodded”

  1. Tobias Avatar

    Hey Rob, I’m only seeing the three finished photos in the gallery you linked…am I in the wrong spot?

  2. Tobias Avatar

    Hey Rob, I’m only seeing the three finished photos in the gallery you linked…am I in the wrong spot?

  3. Tobias Avatar

    Hey Rob, I’m only seeing the three finished photos in the gallery you linked…am I in the wrong spot?

  4. Tobias Avatar

    Hey Rob, I’m only seeing the three finished photos in the gallery you linked…am I in the wrong spot?

  5. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Incredible.

  6. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Incredible.

  7. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Incredible.

  8. Cease Avatar
    Cease

    Incredible.

  9. Rob Avatar

    There are only 3 finished photos, but there are 10 total starting with just the outline

  10. Rob Avatar

    There are only 3 finished photos, but there are 10 total starting with just the outline

  11. Rob Avatar

    There are only 3 finished photos, but there are 10 total starting with just the outline

  12. Rob Avatar

    There are only 3 finished photos, but there are 10 total starting with just the outline

  13. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    oh.my.god.

    that is amaaaaazing!

  14. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    oh.my.god.

    that is amaaaaazing!

  15. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    oh.my.god.

    that is amaaaaazing!

  16. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    oh.my.god.

    that is amaaaaazing!

  17. Wanda Avatar
    Wanda

    Absolutely AMAZING work. I’m in awe!

  18. Wanda Avatar
    Wanda

    Absolutely AMAZING work. I’m in awe!

  19. Wanda Avatar
    Wanda

    Absolutely AMAZING work. I’m in awe!

  20. Wanda Avatar
    Wanda

    Absolutely AMAZING work. I’m in awe!

  21. lili Avatar
    lili

    Madre de dios!!! Incredible!!! I can’t stop the exclamations!!!
    (okay, I can, but I really like this…total admiration of the ritual/dedication involved)

  22. lili Avatar
    lili

    Madre de dios!!! Incredible!!! I can’t stop the exclamations!!!
    (okay, I can, but I really like this…total admiration of the ritual/dedication involved)

  23. lili Avatar
    lili

    Madre de dios!!! Incredible!!! I can’t stop the exclamations!!!
    (okay, I can, but I really like this…total admiration of the ritual/dedication involved)

  24. lili Avatar
    lili

    Madre de dios!!! Incredible!!! I can’t stop the exclamations!!!
    (okay, I can, but I really like this…total admiration of the ritual/dedication involved)

  25. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Stunning!

  26. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Stunning!

  27. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Stunning!

  28. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Stunning!

  29. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    I fell in love. beautifull.

  30. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    I fell in love. beautifull.

  31. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    I fell in love. beautifull.

  32. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    I fell in love. beautifull.

  33. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    The only problem with this kind of stuff is that it makes ANYTHING else look like lame prison tattoos you immediately regret getting or letting your friends get.

  34. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    The only problem with this kind of stuff is that it makes ANYTHING else look like lame prison tattoos you immediately regret getting or letting your friends get.

  35. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    The only problem with this kind of stuff is that it makes ANYTHING else look like lame prison tattoos you immediately regret getting or letting your friends get.

  36. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    The only problem with this kind of stuff is that it makes ANYTHING else look like lame prison tattoos you immediately regret getting or letting your friends get.

  37. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    Oh, and by the way, can somebody dig up the name of the artist?

  38. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    Oh, and by the way, can somebody dig up the name of the artist?

  39. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    Oh, and by the way, can somebody dig up the name of the artist?

  40. spaghetti eater Avatar
    spaghetti eater

    Oh, and by the way, can somebody dig up the name of the artist?

  41. Erikminamihata Avatar

    His name is Horiwaka from Asakusa Prefecture Tokyo Japan

  42. Erikminamihata Avatar

    His name is Horiwaka from Asakusa Prefecture Tokyo Japan

  43. Erikminamihata Avatar

    His name is Horiwaka from Asakusa Prefecture Tokyo Japan

  44. Erikminamihata Avatar

    His name is Horiwaka from Asakusa Prefecture Tokyo Japan

  45. moof Avatar
    moof

    Looks like 彫和さん has a webpage with a gallery: http://www.horiwaka.com/douga.htm ; buncha Youtube videos on there.

  46. moof Avatar
    moof

    Looks like 彫和さん has a webpage with a gallery: http://www.horiwaka.com/douga.htm ; buncha Youtube videos on there.

  47. moof Avatar
    moof

    Looks like 彫和さん has a webpage with a gallery: http://www.horiwaka.com/douga.htm ; buncha Youtube videos on there.

  48. moof Avatar
    moof

    Looks like 彫和さん has a webpage with a gallery: http://www.horiwaka.com/douga.htm ; buncha Youtube videos on there.

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