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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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Emerald Eyes

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Shannon Larratt

If my blue eye tattoos are from Arrakis, without doubt this gorgeous green one is from Oz’s Emerald City. It’s on Rob of Phoenix’s Urban Art, and was done by Howie. I should mention that Howie is on tour again, and will be in the NYC area for the next week or so and is making other North American plans — get in touch with him via email at [email protected], his lunacobra.net website, or on facebook at facebook.com/luna.cobra.

I should also add that Howie is looking for someone to redesign his website — anyone who wants to barter tattooed eyes or implants or pointed ears, or any number of other things Howie does, in trade for some web design work, now is a great time to get in touch with him.

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6 responses to “Emerald Eyes”

  1. Robert Chambers Avatar
    Robert Chambers

    Whoa so Awesome! I’ve always wanted to be featured on here, Thanks Shannon! Actually I reside in Phoenix, I work at urban art!

  2. Outsider Avatar
    Outsider

    Where on the internet can I find septum jewellry like that?

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar
    Shannon Larratt

    Sorry Rob, I’ll update that — I blame Howie 🙂

  4. lily Avatar
    lily

    Beautiful photo.

  5. Robert Chambers Avatar
    Robert Chambers

    Thanks Shannon! @lily Thanks means a lot. @Outsider it’s an Odyssey septum clicker by industrial strength, you can have your pirercer order one for you

  6. Robyn_graeves Avatar
    Robyn_graeves

    Beautiful photo and person. The photo also reminds me of the Sepultura – Roots album cover.

    Really love this photo.

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