Body suspension and piercing art
We have a performance art group Polymorphs Modified Souls, who use a collection of body art, ritual suspension and modern-day theatre to create their art on stage. The group is all about self-expression and gives people the opportunity to express themselves in a safe and comfortable environment. Our performance art group, just like every other area of the studio, is a safe space for self-expression, which is all-embracing and accessible to the wider community as well as minorities and fringe culture. Due to the unique environment of Polymorph and the distinctive atmosphere and history of the space, people get to showcase their beliefs and personality.
The performance art group performs on various occasions, giving people from all walks of life the opportunity to see the unique art that they present in life. We have received media attention on many occasions and featured the likes of Nine MSN, Skills One, Andrew Denton, Ink TV, The Glebe, Drum Media, Arts Hub, and Arts Sunday.
Our performance art group pushes boundaries, and attending any of our events gives you the chance to see what the body is capable of. In all our performances, safety is paramount as we understand how delicate the process is. Sometimes, hours are spent preparing for each suspension display that we put on, but it is always worth the wait.
Our performance art includes all kinds of suspension, such as:
Chest
This is a kind of suspension in which the hooks are put in the chest. Two hooks are used on most occasions.
Coma Suspension
The hooks here are arranged in two rows and placed in the legs, torso, and chest, allowing the suspended to lie face up.
Knee
In this suspension, hooks are attached to the knees, and the person hangs vertically such that the knees are at the top while the head is close to the ground. Allen Falkner is the first person known to have tried this suspension.
Suicide
It is named thus because of how much it resembles suicide. The hooks are attached to the upper back, and the suspension has the person hanging upright.
Crucifix
Hooks here are attached to the arms such that the person looks like they are on a cross, hanging with their arms to each side.
Resurrection
This one has the person held up by hooks attached to the belly while facing up, which gives the person the appearance of someone who is resurrecting.
Superman
This is an inverse of the coma suspension, giving the person the appearance of superman when he is flying.
There are several other types of suspension, and our performance art group gives you the chance to explore them all.