FLYING IN THE FORESTS Of Germany With Superfly Suspension Crew

Berlin's Superfly Suspension Crew's annual Superfly summer Camp

19 Oct 2014

Helena during her suspension. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Helena during her suspension. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.

HOOKS AND TRANSCENDENCE! The Third Eye’s suspension series continues!

Photography by Martin Villiam Jensen and Andrea from Superfly Suspension Crew

 

If you’ve read the first issue of The Third Eye magazine, then you’ll already know the Berlin-based Superfly Suspension Crew. Founded by American tattoo artist Chandler Barnes, Superfly is a suspension collective based in Berlin, with members such as Mexican tattoo artist Beto Rea (Kukulcan Rituals) and German tattoo artist Andrea (White Light Tattoo). Every summer, the Superfly Crew make a camp in the forests of Germany, and spend a week suspending and flying in the trees. This year, the summer camp was held in the forest near the town of Wittstock/Dosse in north-western Germany.

The revival of the art and practice of suspension takes ancient roots in the rituals and Sun Dance ceremonies of several North-American Indian tribes such as the Sioux and Mandan, as well as Hindu practices.

 

To read The Third Eye’s interview with the Superfly Suspension Crew in the first issue of The Third Eye magazine, click here.

Check out the first part of The Third Eye’s HOOKS AND TRANSCENDENCE series here: Jaguar’s Suspension Ritual in the Jungle of Mexico!

 

A sign on a tree by Superfly Suspension Crew at the 2014 annual Superfly Summer Camp. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
A sign on a tree by Superfly Suspension Crew at the 2014 annual Superfly Summer Camp. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Ladder for a suspension off a tree. Photo Andrea.
Ladder for a suspension off a tree. Photo Andrea.
The ladder. Photo Andrea.
The ladder. Photo Andrea.
The ladder, for suspensions off the tree. Photo Andrea.
The ladder, for suspensions off the tree. Photo Andrea.
Chandler Barnes, tattoo artist and Founder of the Berlin-based Superfly Suspension Crew. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Chandler Barnes, tattoo artist and Founder of the Berlin-based Superfly Suspension Crew. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Helena in suspension. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Helena in suspension. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Helena during her suspension at the Superfly Summer Camp in the forests of north-western Germany. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Helena during her suspension at the Superfly Summer Camp in the forests of north-western Germany. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Flight. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Flight. Photo Martin Villiam Jensen.
Sunset in the forests near Wittstock/Dosse in north-western Germany. Photo Andrea.
Sunset in the forests near Wittstock/Dosse in north-western Germany. Photo Andrea.
 

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