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.

What’s black and red and inked all over?

It’s easy, Michael Kozlenko‘s latest client.  There’s so much going on in this chest/shoulder/arm piece, and all of it is awesome.  Each section is unique, yet they all tie so well together.  Have a look for yourself.

You can check out more of Michael’s work in the Kipod Tattoo Portfolio.

Comments

20 responses to “What’s black and red and inked all over?”

  1. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    He’s got a very Persian, Muslim thing going on there.

  2. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    He’s got a very Persian, Muslim thing going on there.

  3. Skot Avatar
    Skot

    I positively love this style.

  4. Skot Avatar
    Skot

    I positively love this style.

  5. Jay Avatar
    Jay

    Its a hame about the lack of muslim tattoos, they have nice artwork.

  6. Jay Avatar
    Jay

    Its a hame about the lack of muslim tattoos, they have nice artwork.

  7. Tamm Avatar
    Tamm

    Actually, I think it is this:
    http://inkessential.blogspot.com/2009/06/vajrapani.html
    So the last one is Buddhist, not Muslim. 🙂

  8. Tamm Avatar
    Tamm

    Actually, I think it is this:
    http://inkessential.blogspot.com/2009/06/vajrapani.html
    So the last one is Buddhist, not Muslim. 🙂

  9. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Cool!

  10. Dan Avatar
    Dan

    Cool!

  11. Jen Avatar

    @ Jon P – Given that the shop is in Tel Aviv that isn’t exactly unusual. 🙂

  12. Jen Avatar

    @ Jon P – Given that the shop is in Tel Aviv that isn’t exactly unusual. 🙂

  13. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    @ Tamm – Cool, the whole script arranged as a picture thing reminds me of Muslim artwork and the repeating geometric patterning reminds me of designs found in Mosques. Buddhist, Muslim, I find it interesting they engage in a similar form of art. 🙂

  14. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    @ Tamm – Cool, the whole script arranged as a picture thing reminds me of Muslim artwork and the repeating geometric patterning reminds me of designs found in Mosques. Buddhist, Muslim, I find it interesting they engage in a similar form of art. 🙂

  15. l1zrd Avatar
    l1zrd

    Incredibly beautiful work.

  16. l1zrd Avatar
    l1zrd

    Incredibly beautiful work.

  17. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    In fact its just Flower of Life, beautiful one.
    Goooooood work!
    Namas te 🙂

  18. Marta Avatar
    Marta

    In fact its just Flower of Life, beautiful one.
    Goooooood work!
    Namas te 🙂

  19. oz Avatar
    oz

    amazing!

  20. oz Avatar
    oz

    amazing!

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