This week’s follow up was requested a few times, so even though it isn’t as old as some of the scars we’ve been seeing the past couple of weeks, it is still a look at a healing scar.
You’ll probably remember this Hellraiser scarification/branding by Eroswastika..
Keep on reading to see how it’s looking now.
It’s interesting to see how the sections that were branded are healing significantly different than the sections that were just cut.
Last week we saw Southtownbaby‘s incredibly awesome Green Lantern scar. This week we’re taking a look at her very first cutting (that wasn’t on herself). For a first time scar, I’d say she did a fantastic job.
On a side note, I saw the Green Lantern scar healing up over the weekend. You’re going to love it when the photos get sent in for the follow-up.
In brightest day, in blackest night,
No geeky scar will escape my sight.
Southtownbaby is one nerdy artist. She’s been piercing for a few years now, and has started getting into scarification work. This piece in particular was done on a friend, and from what I can see she’s doing a great job. So keep an eye on the scarification galleries for more of her work. And before you ask for a follow-up on this one, it’s already in the works. Hopefully we’ll see it either this week or next.
Oftentimes the scars that are noticed the most are the large ones. Size of course is one factor, as is the level of detail allowed in a large scar. Yet sometimes a small scar can be just as noticeable, especially when you have an artist like Brian.
According to Brian this was an extremely delicate piece to cut out. I’m not 100% sure of the positioning, but if he says it’s delicate it’s safe to assume it’s a small scar.
I suppose you can never get lost if you always have a compass with you.
Brooklyn bad boy Brian is the mastermind behind this incredible scar/brand combo. Brian points out this this scar was particularly challenging from a technical standpoint. Getting the dimensions correct to give the piece an accurate sense of scale is tough when you’re working with skin, especially on a scar of this size.
Let’s get right into it this week, because if I dwell on the fact that it’s Friday I’ll end up with the stupid song stuck in my head again.
About two months ago we first got a look at this skull by scarification wunderkind Efix Roy. Located on the rib, it’s a great example of a clean, thin lined scar. So how does it look now that it’s had a chance to heal up a bit? You know what you have to do to find out.
I really don’t think you can ask for a better result than that. Of course things will change as time goes on, but from how it’s looking now, it’s a safe bet to think this is going to continue to look amazing.
The Follow-up is always looking for more healed scars. So upload your fresh and healed scars to BME, and next week the follow-up could be your scar.
Something tells me that Pinhead would be pleased to see the cube carved into someone’s flesh.
Ighlif used a cautery pen to do the shading on the sides of the cube.
After months of planning and research, a new project is about to get underway that is both a living art exhibit and a journey into the very limits of body modification. I’ve known about this for a little while, but I had been asked to keep quiet until the time was right. Well, today is the day.
The artist behind this project has asked to remain anonymous for now, but he/she has been featured on ModBlog several times before. This project is the culmination of many years of hard work. That project? The Arnie Composition.
The focus of the project is to take fictional modification/mutations found in various Arnold Schwarzenegger films and make them a reality. This is where you come in. The artist is looking for volunteers to take part in this radical art showcase. In order to take part you must be 21 or older, and have some experience with surgical modifications (i.e. implants, etc), and be willing to travel to Montreal.
So what modifications are planned? Well I don’t have the final list, but I can provide some examples. We recently saw in the news a professor who used transdermal anchors to stick a camera into the back of his head. The implants eventually had to be removed as the camera weighed too much. For “The Arnie Composition” the artist is looking for someone who is up to the challenge of becoming The Predator. If you recall, in the film Predator, the alien had a digital device attached to his arm. For the project the artist has crafted a compact and lightweight version that will attach to the arm via magnetic transdermals.
In addition to the arm plate, he is also looking to use multiple skull transdermal implants to attach dreadlocks similar to the predator’s.
Next up is the Terminator portion of the exhibit. Using a combination of scarification, branding, and LED implants, the goal is to recreate the iconic look of The Terminator.
Finally, in the most radical modification of the collection, the Total Recall. Total Recall is famous for a number of things, but probably the most iconic image is that of Mary, the prostitute. One lucky woman will have the opportunity to be the centerpiece of the exhibit by transforming into Mary.
There are many more procedures planned, including a radical tattoo and scar piece reminiscent of Mr. Freeze.
If you have any questions regarding this exhibit, feel free to get in contact with me as I’ll be passing the requests along to the artist. In the mean time, take a look through the galleries to see what what the many talented artists that submit their images to BME are capable of, and start watching those Arnie movies to get a better idea of what to expect from The Arnie Composition.
Samppa Von Cyborg isn’t just a pretty face. He’s also a pioneer in the modification industry and is currently on tour in the US holding seminars, performing shows, and of course taking clients. Over the course of the week we’ll be taking a look at some of the newest things Samppa has been working on, as well as seeing photos from his tour. You can also take a look at some of his past works in his BME scarification portfolio gallery.
If you’d like to get work done by Samppa while he is stateside, you can contact him at [email protected]. He’s only going to be here until June. After that you can make a booking through his website, voncyb.org
In addition BME is happy to announce that we’ve expanded the portfolio sections of the galleries. Previously only tattoo artists and a handful of other people were able to have their own portfolio galleries, but now these galleries are available to everyone. So if you’re a piercer, a tattoo artist (or studio), a scarification artist, or a suspension crew, and you don’t have a gallery yet, send an e-mail to [email protected] and we’ll set one up for you.
Last week in the Follow-up I asked you to send in pictures of scars that are several years old, and boy did you deliver. While seeing a scar after 6 months or a year can give a good indication as to what the scar will look like, a photo of a scar that is 3-4 years old can give you a definitive look at how a scar can heal up over time. This week’s scar comes from IAM member EvanxBurke. Way back in 2007 Evan’s scar made it to ModBlog when it was still fresh from the 5 hour cutting by Wes from Electric Chair in Riverside, CA.
So, here it is, 4 years ago shortly after it was cut.
Keep reading to see how it looks today.
Four long years later, the scar is still very visible and slightly raised.
Now Evan’s scar wasn’t the only older scar sent in over the past week. Be sure to head over to the scarification galleries to see what else has been submitted.