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Robert Valenti

I have been in the body piercing and body modification industry since 1998.

Body modification/body hacking are my passion, and I have had an interest in these practices since a child. I since being in the industry worked and studied and continue to, both within Australia and the USA.
I enjoy all aspects of body piercing and modification and have a love for performing skarification work, and other piercing and body modifications that aren't the main stream norm.
I have a great bed side manner and try to guide each person through their piercing experience with the upmost respect and make their journy a comfortable, clean, and virtualy pain free experience.
Body modification has been around for many centuries and the philosophies, motivations and reasons people modify there bodies are different for each individual or each tribe.

Body modifications such as piercing, branding, skarification and tattooing have been used by tribal cultures in the past and in some parts of the world today as a rite of passage into adult hood, or to mark an important event in life, birth marrige or death etc etc. The motivations of body modification today in modern day scociety differ form tribal culture, and although we modify our selves in similar ways today our motivations, philosophies and psycologys as to why we modify our bodies today are very very different.

Some people modify there bodies to achieve a look that is athstetically pleasing to themselves, which may sometime be adverse to the scociety norm, some to rebel, or sefl expertion, sexual gratification or sometimes to mark a point in life. I believe that regardless of your choice on how you modify your body, that we shouldn't judge people on there outer shell. Body modification is no different to coloring your hair, or painting your nails, cosmetic surgery, or body building, it's just a diferent way of expersing ones self and doing what makes ones self feel comfortable with themselves in the broder spectrum of things.
Thank you for your time and we hope to see you at ploymorph soon ;)

Bernadette Knight

I completed a piercing apprenticeship at Body Piercing Specialists in Auckland NZ in early 1998 using strict gauntlet techniques. I have pierced ever since, giving me 10 years experience in the body modification industry.
I have been piercing at Polymorph for 7 ½ years now. Over that time I have seen my clients, not only through their piercing experience but through stages of healing of their piercing projects. I am always available for piercing advice and will gladly share my experience with those interested or with specific piercing concerns. 
My piercing manner is said by many to be calming and meticulous. I endeavour to always make my clients feel comfortable and valid. I am particularly patient with those who are nervous or anxious about their piercing experience, working at my client's pace. I have their interests paramount in my mind at all times.
 

My other qualifications include a BSc in Zoology, postgraduate studies in Oceanography, an advanced diploma in Jewellery and Object Design and a course work based Masters in Studio Arts. Currently I'm working on my research based Masters in Visual Arts at Sydney College of the Arts in object making and performance art, using the body and skin as a medium for experimentation. My art pushes the boundaries of what we think our bodies can do. I am also involved in Modified Souls performance group and my own piercing flesh pull and suspension performances with other Sydney based performance artists.

 
David Valenti

I am the part owner and Manager of Polymorph. I manage the day to day operations of the studio and also help out behind the counter. I look after all the jewellery ordering and stocking and will gladly handle custom orders and express post to anywhere in Australia and New Zealand. We have custom jeweller who makes anything you can think of plus more from Bowerbird Design in Sydney (Extremely Hardcore Jewellery).

All the jewellery we do stock and distribute is strictly the highest quality possible.

I have travelled around to alot of different locations in the world to broaden my horizons and learnt so much from every place and person i have met. I have an interest in world culture and love to meet and deal with people from any part on the globe.

I have a backround in Health Science massage therapy which has given me knowledge in Anatomy and have the opportunity to practice my skills. 

 
Ben McCullagh-Dennis

"Polymorph - an organism that can assume more than one adult form"
I have been at Polymorph since 2005  and i eternally aim to learn all I can about the human body and its capabilities, Cross contamination control, bio-compatible materials and types of jewellery so that my practice can evolve with the highest standards, latest knowledge and with you.

I learnt to pierce through an apprenticeship under the guidance of Robert Valenti. I had always wanted to be a piercer but gave a lot of thought as to what kind of piercer I wanted to be. Doing a five day course isn't going to give you the skill set of knowledge to provide a professional service and I wanted to work in a studio that used Internally Threaded Jewellery and practiced at the highest standard. Upon completing my apprenticeship I had advanced skill sets and in depth knowledge of all aspects of body modification at a level a course could never provide.

For me piercing is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. There is nothing more personal than our relationships with our own bodies. The experience of changing form can be just as important as the end result, a modern ritual which is empowering and exhilarating. My role is to guide you through this process.  When we engage in Body Modification practices trust is key, trust that your safety and comfort are the highest priority, trust that you can be yourself without judgement and trust that you are supported on your journey.
I endeavour to provide the highest level of professionalism in all aspects of piercing such as:
-Advice on placement balancing Aesthetics with comfort and healing in mind.
-Maintaining a clean environment and eliminating cross contamination.
-To educate and inform about the cons as well as the pros to help you make the right decision for your lifestyle.
-Only inserting the highest quality of jewellery because there is no compromise when it comes to your health and safety.
-To be there throughout your healing and beyond to offer advice and support.
-To utilize skilled technique with an emphasis on precision, speed, comfort and safety.
Body Modification has a spectrum of distinctive cultural meanings from the Modern Primitive movement to Body Hactivism through to a simple appreciation of the aesthetic of body adornment. People from all walks of life are drawn to Body Modification for all sorts of reasons and whatever they may be you can rely on respect, confidentiality and lack of judgement.
Body Modification is my passion and it used to be all I could think about. Now that I have a healthy outlet for my obsession it has allowed me to explore and challenge issues such as Sexism, Racism and Homophobia in our communities and supporting the struggle of Australia's Indigenous people for SOVEREIGNTY.  I like to live sustainably by riding my bike, volunteering at the local Organic food Co-op Alfalfa House (right across the road from Poly!) and keeping our veggie patch at home.
Modified Souls is our performance art collective through which we explore all sorts of issues using the body as a medium. We have performed at Hellfire club, Lunarmorph, Rockin the Random and numerous private events. I love facilitating suspension and body play, helping guide people through these powerfull experiences brings a tear to my eye sometimes!