BME: Body Modification Ezine

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Celebrating body modification culture since 1994.

Author: Jen Savage

  • I heard you fell into a rabbit hole…

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a fan of Alice in Wonderland, in all of its incarnations (in other words, not just Disney). I’ve got a small collection of various Alice in Wonderland related “stuff” like dolls, postcards, comic books, even a belt buckle, and the novels themselves, of course. It probably goes without saying that I’m quite looking forward to the new Tim Burton movie, which opens March 5th.

    In honour of that very special occasion, I bring you Alice inspired tattoos!  All images can be found in BME’s tattoo galleries.  Enjoy and remember, we’re all mad here!

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    Tattooed by R.C., from Indian Ink in Salinas, California.

    More after the jump!


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    Tattooed by Devin from Shepke Studios, Pasadena, MD. Submitted to BME by ashbat.

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    Tattooed by Mike Kerin from Evolved, Columbus, Ohio. Submitted to BME by Amy.

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    Tattooed by Mike Moses from Enigma Studios, Richmond VA. Submitted to BME by sleepwalker.

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    Tattooed by Ron Nelson from Eye Candy Tattoo, New Orleans.

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    Tattooed by Shane Faulkner from King of Fools Tattoos, Toronto, Ontario.

  • All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    I can definitely see the resemblance here.  This photo was titled “Mother Tattoo” and was inked by Ryan Hadley out of Ryan Hadley Studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   (The quote I used in this title is attributed to Abe Lincoln.)

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    See more in ”Portrait Tattoos”

  • Videopalooza!

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    Rachel asked me to post some more audition videos while she’s busy recuperating.  I don’t know when she plans to announce the winners or how she plans on notifying them so we’ll all just have to be patient a bit longer.  I’ve only been back in town a few hours and have tons to do and it’s shaping up to be a busy week (in my spare time, in addition to working for BME, I’m a full time graduate student and substitute teacher)!  So with no further ado and in no order, rhyme nor reason, here are some videos!

    BME Internship Audition Video by Ari Oh from Ari Oh on Vimeo.

    More after the jump!

    My BME World Tour Video Interview! from Stewart Donaldson on Vimeo.

    Once again, this is just a small sample of the many videos we’ve received!  A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time!  We sincerely appreciate your efforts.

  • Videos? You betcha!

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    Ok folks, here are some more audition videos.  I can’t believe the amount that poured in, it’s truly awesome.  I’m currently “away”, staying with some friends and can’t even get proper cell phone reception here.  Thankfully they’re geeks too so being online wasn’t an issue!  This is just a random selection of videos I’ve pulled from the pile of hopefuls.  I wanted to thank all of the people who have taken the effort to send in applications and videos, you’ve definitely made this hard for us.  Enjoy!

    More videos after the jump!

  • Audition videos, take two!

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    Check out some of the people who have applied for the BME World Tour so far. The following are a random selection of audition videos we’ve received so far. Remember you have until Saturday so there’s still time to submit your application.

  • Get your vote on!

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    Remember Taryn? Thanks to all of you, she’s currently in the number one spot, but the competition isn’t over yet. She needs to be in the top 3 by February 28th to be one of the finalists. Through your efforts, she could win the opportunity to volunteer, through ONEXONE. Show your support for Taryn and for this wonderful cause.

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    To vote go to: votetaryn
    You can also show your support on Facebook, by joining her group – http://www.facebook.com/tarynforafrica

    And don’t forget folks, the World Tour Internship Contest closes on Saturday (we all know what Saturday is, my birthday). Get your applications in and don’t forget to include a link to your audition video! I’ve seen all of the applications so far and now I know how it feels to be a judge on a reality show. If only we could take everyone who applies!

    Also, whether you’re applying or not, you can help us out! If you’re from Europe/Asia/Australia/Africa, we would really appreciate it if you could list your country, the cities in that country that you think we should visit as well as the names (url, location, etc) of the best shops in town! Help us locate the best places near you! Maybe we’ll even get to see you there! (Well I won’t since I’ll be managing the tour from my igloo in the frozen wasteland that is the east coast of Canada, but the rest of the group will!) You can post below or, feel free to email us at [email protected]

  • Paint me a picture

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    What’s that you say? I can have my portrait painted and help BME at the same time? Tell me more! That’s right readers, our very Tristan, who you may remember from such posts as this one, has sent us the following:

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    A portrait of Robin Henry-Wilson
    11 x 14
    oil on board

    I finished this painting in under 20 hours; record shattering speed for me. I’ve never painted someone while they were around to watch the progress or even stand over my shoulder. It was surreal. I loved watching the look on her face as she’d run by and point, “that’s me!”

    I’m donating my time to help the BME Legal Defense Fund. For $200 + s/h, I’ll paint a 9″ x 12″ portrait from a photo. 100% of that $200 goes to the BME Legal Defense Fund and you keep the original painting.

    I understand money is tight right now for everyone so this is a test. I’m doing one painting on a first come first serve basis. After that painting is complete, If others would like to participate I’ll paint more. If you have any questions please email me at thewhiteleaf at gmail dot com.

    You can see more of Tristan’s stunning work at his website. IAM members can contact him directly through his IAM page. Non-IAM members can use the email listed above or through his website.

    Don’t forget, BME’s Internship 2.0 applications need to be in by Saturday (my birthday, you know)! Keep those applications coming.

  • Just nod if you can hear me…

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    I’ve had a few people send me this link to a post on Gizmodo.

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    The original can be found on Design Affairs.

    Being hard of hearing myself, I love the idea of this concept where function and fashion meet. A hearing aid built into a tunnel or a plug is really cool idea (in my not-so-humble opinion). It would be great to see this concept become reality. Reading some of the comments though, I think a lot of people fail to realize how many young (and not quite as young as we used to be) are hard of hearing or deaf and interested in body modification. Sure, we’re probably a fringe market but a girl can dream, can’t she?

  • Giving back.

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    Here is your chance to help someone else do some good. We received the following note from IAM member, Taryn:

    I’ve entered myself into a contest to win a volunteering trip to Africa. I really, really love Africa and was able to travel there in February of 2009 where I spent four weeks in Tanzania as a volunteer teacher. I loved every moment of it and I’m dying to go back, but I simply can’t afford it. I was pretty excited when a friend told me about this contest so I entered right away. I entered around January 28th and voting had already started on January 3rd, but with some dedicated and extremely helpful friends I made it into the top 10 within two days! I have to stay in the Top 10 until February 7th at midnight in order to make it to the semifinals – at which point votes are re-set, and everyone must vote again like mad to get me into the Top 3. Then, a panel of judges decide who wins the trip. Voting is limited to one vote per email address; enter your address and then click the confirmation link in the email they send you. To vote for me, one may visit: votetaryn. I’ve also created a Facebook page that people may join to help spread the word, I post updates there as well and will send a reminder when (if) I make it into the Top 10 and votes have been reset for the semi-finals!
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    Let’s help Taryn win this so that she can help others. After all, it’s nice to be nice.

  • Where have all the flowers gone?

    Written by

    Jen Savage

    I thought the perfect way to chase away the winter blues and remind myself (and you) that Spring is around the corner would be with a series of flower tattoos. Who knows, maybe this year will be the year I finally get that flower tattoo I’ve wanted for roughly 15 years.

    Tattoo by Chris Sosa, Tymeless Tattoo, Baldwinsville, New York

    Tattoo by Chris Sosa, Tymeless Tattoo, Baldwinsville, New York

    Submitted by Tymeless Tattoo.

    More after the jump.

    Tattoo by Anthony Orsatti, Lucky Devils, Barrie.

    Submitted by Stinkfist.

    Sleeve by Phil Freitag at Sabbath Tattoo/f-holes Majenta at Top Tattoo (Bellingham, WA)

    Sleeve by Phil Freitag at Sabbath Tattoo/f-holes Majenta at Top Tattoo (Bellingham, WA)

    Flowers by Marc, lettering by Tarlito, Swastika-Freakshop and One Love Tattoo

    Flowers by Marc, lettering by Tarlito, Swastika-Freakshop and One Love Tattoo

    Submitted by Auxo.

    Tattoo by Char Hall, Side Show Studios, Sacramento, Ca

    Tattoo by Char Hall, Side Show Studios, Sacramento, Ca

    Tattoo by Danny War, Classic Tattoos, Grass Valley, Ca

    Tattoo by Danny War, Classic Tattoos, Grass Valley, Ca

    Submitted by ShittyThings.

    See more in “Floral Tattoos“

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