Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News, Events, and Culture
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When it comes to geometric dot-work, the first name that comes to mind is Sonja from Punktum Tattoo. She has the ability to turn simple dots into a masterpiece of negative space and intricate patterns.
This almost shell like design was sent into the tribal and blackwork gallery.
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As I mentioned earlier this week you’re going to be getting a look at some of the stuff Samppa Von Cyborg has been doing while on the road in the US. Today’s post is about a recent performance Samppa and Aneta did as part of their recent NYC tour stop. The centerpiece of the show was a blood painting that Samppa did of himself, Steve Haworth, and Lukas Zpira, using Aneta’s blood. The painting is now up for auction, with all proceeds going towards relief efforts in Japan.
Keep on reading to see some shots from the performance as well as how you can own this painting. Fair warning though, it is pretty bloody.
Oh look! Press release:
On Sunday March 20th, 2011 the Von Cyborgs had their first U.S. debut performance at New York Cities Club Rebel. This avant-guard performance included suspension, needle play, blood, and candle wax. The performance began with Samppa Von Cyborg inserting multiple needles in the forehead and arms of Aneta Von Cyborg and painting the words murder + victim across her chest; as she kneeled on the stage exposing her milky white skin that created a lovely contrast to the vivid red blood. Once the needles were removed the blood was collected to be utilized by Samppa to create a master piece. As Samppa diligently went to work on the canvas in the background; Aneta remained center stage enduring pain and pleasure through use of needles and candle wax. Both performers were absolutely captivating and together created such an incredible energy. As you looked around the audience each person waited in baited breath to see what next stroke Samppa would make with the brush and what each drop of blood used would create. Each second that went by the image slowly revealed itself; though usually Samppa creates the images of notorious serial killers this time the master piece created was a blood portrait of Steve Haworth, Lukas Zpira, and Samppa himself, the C-Y-B.ORG masters whom also performed and gathered for the C-Y-B.ORG Sickness Tour. As Samppa took his last stroke; Aneta was suspended 2ft above the stage suicide style; resembling a trophy victim to be adorn. Samppa then exited the stage; leaving portrait and victim to be exposed and admired by all. Audience members remained hypnotized and amazed by the astonishing performance; which received excellent reviews and had audience members craving another dose of the Von Cyborgs. Their tour began in New York City and will continue across the U.S.; they are available and accepting bookings. In addition the portrait created has been place up for auction with bidding starting at $3000; proceeds earned will be used to help the people of Japan; a place where the Von Cyborgs have performed on numerous occasions, made many lovely friends and hold very near and dear to their hearts. All and all it can be stated that the Von Cyborgs truly are an experience to remember guaranteed to astonish
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Another shot today from a portfolio gallery, this one from the scarification master himself, John Joyce.
Showing off this Johnny Cupcakes logo scar, tieherdown must either really like cupcakes, or t-shirts, or possibly both.
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As you’ve probably noticed, videos from last year’s section of the world tour have started to appear on ModBlog. Over the past couple of months 25 separate interviews have been posted, and there are many more to come. We’re still a few months from being completely finished with all of the Australia and New Zealand videos, but when that happens it’ll be time to start working on editing the videos from the Japan leg of the tour. Which is where you come in.
BME is hiring a Japanese to English translator to translate the hundreds of hours of video that was shot. In addition they will need to be able to transcribe the dialogue, as well as type it out with the proper time codes and subtitle formatting. Location doesn’t matter, as you can do this from home, and yes you will be paid. Oh, and it probably goes without saying, but you’ll need to be fluent in both Japanese and English. Experience with editing video is a plus!
If you’re interested in the position and want to join the BME team, please send your qualifications and/or any questions you may have to [email protected] with the subject line “World Tour – Japanese Translator Job”.
And now for something completely different, a tattoo of a camera by Arad Bert from Kipod Tattoo.
Also, a big thank you to everyone that is sending in requests for portfolio galleries. The response has been fantastic, and we’re looking forward to hearing from more of you. So if you’re a body modification professional, a tattoo artist, a studio, or a suspension team. Send an e-mail to [email protected] with a request for a portfolio gallery, so the next time you submit photos they’ll be added to your own personal gallery, in addition to appearing in the category galleries.
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I suppose someone decided that this week is Stargate week, as this is the second Stargate inspired tattoo that’s popped up in the geek tattoo gallery. It’s an amalgam of both the Stargate glyphs, and the world turtle mytheme.
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Nic Smith from Songbird Tattoo in Devon, UK has sent in some interesting additions to the tribal and blackwork gallery. The majority of the designs are crafted out of complex freehand dot and linework, including this South American inspired piece.
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Mason, the handsome fellow that he is, set up his camera for a bunch of self portraits that show off just a few parts of his collection of piercings and tattoos. In particular check out his forearm which was hand poked DIY style.
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One of the signature traits of the tattoos that come out of Kipod Studio is the sheer excellence of the quality of work. We’ve seen tattoos by George and Michael in the past, and one from Arad earlier today. This portrait of Ganesha on a lotus was done by another one of the talented artists, Alexey Zamotevsky.
With the new gallery format, artists from every aspect of the body modification community can create a gallery for themselves or for the studio that they work out of like the gang at Kipod did. If you’d like to have a gallery opened in your name just send off an email to [email protected].
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Normally camera photo pictures don’t get posted, but with the resolution, and the composition being decent, not to mention the naked girl, I’m making an exception.
This fine looking lady goes by the name of stargazer289.
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Seeing a tattoo from Kipod Studio in Tel Aviv on ModBlog isn’t something new. What is new however is the artist. With the recent update to the portfolio galleries, all the artists from Kipod are sending in photos for your enjoyment. This piece in particular is by Arad Bert, who sent this in with a number of his other pieces.
