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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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Say hello to the mechanical faberge elves, ok?

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Shannon Larratt

I’m tripping over this great chestpiece by Pinkie Leenders (tattoopink.be). Or at least this tattoo makes me reminisce about tripping — what a gloriously psychedelic body he’s created for Laurent. This is a wonderful example of modern body modification Shamanism.

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9 responses to “Say hello to the mechanical faberge elves, ok?”

  1. Backnipples Avatar
    Backnipples

    His back has nipples, and a belly button! I love it!

  2. samantha.darling Avatar
    samantha.darling

    wowwww! crazy beautiful.

  3. Bcf Avatar
    Bcf

    Is it still a backpiece if it is on his chest?

  4. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    A backpiece on a chest? That really is psychedelic. it’s like the world is melting…everything’s back to front… 😛

  5. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    Awesome! Not a backpiece though? 😉

  6. Shannon Larratt Avatar
    Shannon Larratt

    HAHAH I can’t believe I called this a backpiece. Man I need to get more sleep. Of course this is his chest. Although now I’m totally stoked for the idea of tattooing nipples and a belly button on my back.

  7. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    Bead implants for full nipple realism! Deep-scarring over your spine for a realistic belly button would be somewhat trickier tho…

  8. AshPlant Avatar
    AshPlant

    …fuck, now I want to give myself four extra nipples down the front and pretend I evolved from a cat.

  9. HJP Avatar
    HJP

    @AshPlant – the nipple idea is interesting…

    This chestpiece is really nice, Iike how the stripes end up being snakes.

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