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.

Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!

Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn!!

This rendition of the Great Old One Cthulhu is by Sean Ambrose, Arrows and Embers Tattooing in Concord, NH.

Comments

10 responses to “Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn!”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Interesting how it appears to be partially pixelated.

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Interesting how it appears to be partially pixelated.

  3. Rob Avatar

    That’s what I really like about it.. touches on how people can feel his presence in their dreams, then how it bleeds over into the waking life as an almost fully formed image.

    This is probably my second favorite Cthulhu piece (next to my own) 🙂

  4. Rob Avatar

    That’s what I really like about it.. touches on how people can feel his presence in their dreams, then how it bleeds over into the waking life as an almost fully formed image.

    This is probably my second favorite Cthulhu piece (next to my own) 🙂

  5. Codex Avatar
    Codex

    Is this a decollethulhu?

  6. Codex Avatar
    Codex

    Is this a decollethulhu?

  7. Jayne Cobb Avatar
    Jayne Cobb

    wow, that’s amazing. i love it!!

  8. Jayne Cobb Avatar
    Jayne Cobb

    wow, that’s amazing. i love it!!

  9. Sean Ambrose Avatar

    Thanks for the kind words, everyone! And thanks again to BME for featuring my work! 🙂

    -Sean Ambrose

    Arrows and Embers Custom Tattooing
    7 Pleasant Street Extension
    Concord, NH 03301

    (603) 988-6067

  10. Sean Ambrose Avatar

    Thanks for the kind words, everyone! And thanks again to BME for featuring my work! 🙂

    -Sean Ambrose

    Arrows and Embers Custom Tattooing
    7 Pleasant Street Extension
    Concord, NH 03301

    (603) 988-6067

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