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 Blood is Life

There’s been a serious lack of blood on ModBlog in the past weeks, so with the help of Nixiie, we’re going to correct that today.

Nixiie lists Matteo Wanderlust as the artist, however I don’t know if that means he’s the piercer or the photographer (or both).  These are just two of the many photos she sent into the the hard play piercing gallery, so if you want to see the rest of them, head on over.

Nixiie is also wearing a BME belt buckle which she got from the BMEShop (that particular one is currently sold out).

Comments

39 responses to “The Blood is Life”

  1. teo wanderlust Avatar
    teo wanderlust

    I did both.

  2. teo wanderlust Avatar
    teo wanderlust

    I did both.

  3. teo wanderlust Avatar
    teo wanderlust

    I did both.

  4. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Matteo is actually both the piercer and the photographer for these images (piercer by trade photographer out of necessity) He’s a friend of mine and works out of Don’t Tell Mama, a new shop in Halifax NS.

  5. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Matteo is actually both the piercer and the photographer for these images (piercer by trade photographer out of necessity) He’s a friend of mine and works out of Don’t Tell Mama, a new shop in Halifax NS.

  6. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Matteo is actually both the piercer and the photographer for these images (piercer by trade photographer out of necessity) He’s a friend of mine and works out of Don’t Tell Mama, a new shop in Halifax NS.

  7. Xander Avatar
    Xander

    Very cute! The facial needles look awesome.

  8. Xander Avatar
    Xander

    Very cute! The facial needles look awesome.

  9. Xander Avatar
    Xander

    Very cute! The facial needles look awesome.

  10. Sgian Dubh Avatar
    Sgian Dubh

    I can find the right words but I love this pic ….. the blood makes it that much more intense. Very hot!!

  11. Sgian Dubh Avatar
    Sgian Dubh

    I can find the right words but I love this pic ….. the blood makes it that much more intense. Very hot!!

  12. Sgian Dubh Avatar
    Sgian Dubh

    I can find the right words but I love this pic ….. the blood makes it that much more intense. Very hot!!

  13. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    “I’m totally gonna make Modblog with this.”

    This reeks of attention-seeking and not the pure fragrance of “do for the love of it”.

  14. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    “I’m totally gonna make Modblog with this.”

    This reeks of attention-seeking and not the pure fragrance of “do for the love of it”.

  15. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    “I’m totally gonna make Modblog with this.”

    This reeks of attention-seeking and not the pure fragrance of “do for the love of it”.

  16. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Actually Jon P, it was for a photography project conveying the opposite of a prom dress… So yes, it is intentionally gory and the images are supposed to be shocking and attention grabbing. Doesn’t mean i don’t LOVE being pierced….. That was unnecessarily rude.

  17. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Actually Jon P, it was for a photography project conveying the opposite of a prom dress… So yes, it is intentionally gory and the images are supposed to be shocking and attention grabbing. Doesn’t mean i don’t LOVE being pierced….. That was unnecessarily rude.

  18. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Actually Jon P, it was for a photography project conveying the opposite of a prom dress… So yes, it is intentionally gory and the images are supposed to be shocking and attention grabbing. Doesn’t mean i don’t LOVE being pierced….. That was unnecessarily rude.

  19. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Well, let that be a lesson in providing all information up front. Woulda been cool to know the context in which the photos were taken. Now they don’t seem trendywhorish in the least. Rather artsy in fact.

  20. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Well, let that be a lesson in providing all information up front. Woulda been cool to know the context in which the photos were taken. Now they don’t seem trendywhorish in the least. Rather artsy in fact.

  21. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    Well, let that be a lesson in providing all information up front. Woulda been cool to know the context in which the photos were taken. Now they don’t seem trendywhorish in the least. Rather artsy in fact.

  22. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    It didn’t even look “trendywhorish” in the first place. I don’t understand why you always have to be such a fucking debbie downer douchemoose, Jon P.

  23. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    It didn’t even look “trendywhorish” in the first place. I don’t understand why you always have to be such a fucking debbie downer douchemoose, Jon P.

  24. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    It didn’t even look “trendywhorish” in the first place. I don’t understand why you always have to be such a fucking debbie downer douchemoose, Jon P.

  25. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    On my IAM page the profile image is one from this set and it explains the project. I did not caption every single image as there were about 20 of them. I didn’t really expect it to be an issue…

  26. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    On my IAM page the profile image is one from this set and it explains the project. I did not caption every single image as there were about 20 of them. I didn’t really expect it to be an issue…

  27. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    On my IAM page the profile image is one from this set and it explains the project. I did not caption every single image as there were about 20 of them. I didn’t really expect it to be an issue…

  28. Inka Avatar
    Inka

    Nixiie, this is all kinds of awesome (in the proper sense of the word).

  29. Inka Avatar
    Inka

    Nixiie, this is all kinds of awesome (in the proper sense of the word).

  30. Inka Avatar
    Inka

    Nixiie, this is all kinds of awesome (in the proper sense of the word).

  31. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    I’ll put that 2 cents away in the bank, Kat. Pretty soon I should have a dollar from you. I wonder what the interest is on a dollar…

  32. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    I’ll put that 2 cents away in the bank, Kat. Pretty soon I should have a dollar from you. I wonder what the interest is on a dollar…

  33. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    I’ll put that 2 cents away in the bank, Kat. Pretty soon I should have a dollar from you. I wonder what the interest is on a dollar…

  34. James Avatar
    James

    Wow, I guess mods mean crack addiction these days….Who knew?

  35. James Avatar
    James

    Wow, I guess mods mean crack addiction these days….Who knew?

  36. James Avatar
    James

    Wow, I guess mods mean crack addiction these days….Who knew?

  37. Kim Avatar

    …… hygenic :-/

  38. Kim Avatar

    …… hygenic :-/

  39. Kim Avatar

    …… hygenic :-/

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