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MAHALIA SOL

Mahalia Sol is a ritualistic performance artist and professional body piercer. A zealous explorer, she is eager to continue her education in body art and cultural expression. Mahalia has found her home in the body modification community. She is humbled to provide service and solace to those invested in honoring their bodies with safe piercing practices using stylized techniques. She was an apprentice for 2yrs before being licensed to pierce in the state of Maine. These days you can find Mahalia piercing in New York City. Mahalia attended the APP conference of 2018 and 2019, and has taken numerous accredited courses to further her education in safe practices. A budding Fakir, Mahalia’s artistry is the physical manifestation of her love for the human body.

EDUCATION // TRAINING

The following courses are accredited through the Association of Professional Piercing:

  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training

  • Personal Protective Equipment Standard

  • Exposure Control Plans

  • Infection Prevention and Control Plans

Mahalia is CPR & First Aid certified in the state of New York, Maine & New Mexico.

Mahalia was a crew member and performer at SKIN: NYC III

Mahalia was crew member for SKIN: Oakland IIII


PIERCING PORTFOLIO

Humbled by the body, Mahalia continues to appreciate the human form by its ability to be manipulated and modified.


RITUALISTIC WORKS IN HEALING

Dancing between consistency and spiritual exploration, Mahalia’s art is the physical expression of her life of ritual. Calmly, Mahalia explores the immediate vulnerabilities that present themselves through the act of piercing flesh. Each act presented has been a way to nurture and convey our deepest primal tendencies from the outside, in. Mahalia believes that there is continuity between art and ritual. From starting each morning sipping tea and thanking the Sun, to the way she sets up her tray of tools and adornments for each piercing- everything Mahalia does is with the same centered intent.

 

UNRELEASED

creative concept // model : Mahalia Sol

piercings: Mike Day

makeup artist: Teresa St. Pierre

Jewel Beetle & Gold Mouthpiece W/ Fakir Needles: Bakeneko Designs

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WHITE ROSES

creative concept // model // design: Mahalia Sol

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PUSH ME UP, PULL ME IN

creative concept // model: Mahalia Sol

piercings: Anon. Muse

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TETHER

model: Mahalia Sol

rope: Shibari_Killianz

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THE WIND CHIME PROJECT

creative concept // model // design: Mahalia Sol

piercings: Anon. Muse

capture: Liam Carleton

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A N T I D O T E

creative concept // model // design : Mahalia Sol

piercings: Mike Day

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PRICK

creative concept // model: Mahalia Sol

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TRICKLE

creative concept // model: Mahalia Sol

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THE FLOWER PROJECT

creative concept // model // design: Mahalia Sol

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BREAKING SOUND

creative concept // model // design : Mahalia Sol

piercings: Mike Day

set design // makeup: Chelsee Smile

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EXCHANGE

creative concept // model // piercings : Mahalia Sol

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THE PROMISE OF FLIGHT

creative concept // model // design : Mahalia Sol

piercings: Mike Day

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