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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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Hands Free

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Rob

2 weeks ago I promised that you’d be seeing some photos from The Piercing Urge in Melbourne, Australia.  Well today you’ve already seen two by Frederick Bain, and now here’s something from the man himself, “Piercing” Pete Sheringham.  I’m not sure how old the tattooed hand is, but it appears much older than the fresh scarification piece.  Also note the ring finger has a band on it, possibly making the scar one inspired by love.

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5 responses to “Hands Free”

  1. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    The hand prints are his wife’s and the ring is her wedding ring.

  2. nicodermis Avatar
    nicodermis

    Wasn’t this scarification piece profiled on the documentary “Modified”?

  3. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Not Modify, it was on National Geographic’s Taboo series

  4. Gisella Avatar
    Gisella

    this is so awesome 🙂

  5. nicodermis Avatar
    nicodermis

    ahh.. indeed. cool idea.

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