BME: Body Modification Ezine

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.

Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News, Events, and Culture

  • Rabtattooille

    Written by

    Rob

    Here’s what Jesse Smith had to say about this creation:

    “He was lead to believe that he was helping. Unfortunately his eagerness to help will cost him his life.” This tattoo illustrates a day in the life of one of my soccer buddies who is a master chef at the infamous Shafer Court. It took me about 15 hours to complete.

    I love how he’s captured three different emotions with each of the characters.  The rabbit’s stern look of determination is countered by the manic glee of the chef approaching from behind.  Of course, who can forget the poor carrot, he knows he’s done for.  The question now is, will it be the rabbit or the chef who finishes him off.

  • The Friday Follow-up

    Written by

    Rob

    Today’s follow-up is only four months old, but it’s looking great right now so I figured it was due for a follow-up.  You might remember back a few months to this scarification by Brian Decker.

    If you recall, Brian was tipped with 4 live lobsters for doing this piece.  The lobsters that Brian used for comparison are long gone, but the scar remains.  To see how it looks today, just keep on reading.

    See what I mean about it looking great?  Hopefully we’ll get more healed photos as the scar turns white.  Keep an eye on Brian’s BME gallery for any updates.

  • Rest in Peace: Aloewishes

    Written by

    Rob

    It’s with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of a member of our community.  Last night while cycling to a friend’s house, IAM: Aloewishes (Fredrick Kobrick) was struck and killed in a senseless hit and run.  All of us here at BME are saddened by the loss of Aloewishes and our thoughts are with the family and loved ones.

  • Hurry up Jax!

    Written by

    Rob

    Jesse Smith from Loose Screw Tattoo has a real knack for creating tattoos that tell a story.  It helps that his personal style of art is one of Saturday morning cartoons on drugs.  This one in particular is the story of Jax, who was in such a hurry to get home, he didn’t notice when his wagon broke loose.

    His original works are a great addition to the Comic and Cartoon Tattoo Gallery and we hope to see more from him in the future.

  • Every rose has its thorn

    Written by

    Rob

    Every rose has its thorn,

    Just like every knife has its blade,

    Just like every cut has its drop of blood

    Every scar has its wound.

    Scar by Gabor Zagyvai (IAM: Wyrd), from Budapest, Hungary.

  • Is it pandering…

    Written by

    Rob

    When someone submits a “Beard Love” tattoo?  Granted Lauranomaly probably loves all beards, so it’s not really pandering, but it sure is a good way to get me to take notice.  Anyone else think BME needs a beard gallery?

    This will probably also be the finest use of the “Hearty Beards” tag.

  • Guess What?

    Written by

    Rob

    It’s been too long since the last Guess What, and I know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting a new one.  The only hint I’m going to give you for this one is that there are 4 pieces of jewelry in the photo.  That’s it.  It’s up to you to figure out exactly what you’re looking at here.

    So?  What do you think this is a photo of?  Take a guess, then read on to see if you’re right.

    Why it’s a big septum!  What did you think it was?

  • The British Bulldog

    Written by

    Rob

    Younger ModBlog readers may not get this reference, but anyone who has read anything on WWII knows that the original British Bulldog wasn’t a guy in tights.  Winston Churchill was famously nicknamed the bulldog during the war by the Russians for his dogged determination in fighting the Nazis.  Even when England was at it’s worst, he wouldn’t back down and with his ties to the US, was able to turn the tide and win the war.  This particular portrait of Churchill as a bulldog was done by Rich Phipson who works at Star Crossed Tattoo in Hong Kong.

  • NC Proud

    Written by

    Rob

    Richard Effin Ivey knows how to make a mark on a person.  Including the one he’s dating.  This North Carolina scarification was done on Rich’s girlfriend, and includes what I’m guessing is her favorite flower, the stargazer lily.  Last time I checked the state flower of NC was the dogwood.  Rich works out of Warlock’s Tattoo, which is located in Raleigh, NC.

  • The Last Temptation

    Written by

    Rob

    Years from now, when historians jot down the annals of tattooing for our generation, the chapter on minimalism is bound to have at least a couple of paragraphs about Hungary’s Gabor Zagyvai.  His style is carried into everything he does, as evidenced by this piece he uploaded to the religious and mythological tattoo gallery.  Not everyone appreciates the minimalist approach, but to those who do, Gabor is one of the best working minimalist tattooists working today.