Jenova Rain

Body Modification & Biohacking

My career in body modification began in 2005 with a two-year body piercing apprenticeship. In 2007, I established my own business, eventually operating four tattoo and piercing studios in Leicester and working as a guest artist across the UK.

Over 15 years, I performed more than 40,000 body modification procedures, including piercings, silicone implants, RFID/NFC microchips and over 3,500 ear lobe reconstructions. I became internationally recognised for my work in ear lobe reconstruction and biohacking, attracting clients from around the world.

My interest in science, technology and transhumanism led me to collaborate with implantable technology developers, including Amal Graafstra of Dangerous Things. I tested emerging devices, developed specialist implantation techniques and pioneered the procedure for implanting the world’s first flexible biopolymer NFC implant, the FlexNT.

My work attracted international media attention, with appearances on BBC One, BBC Scotland, Channel 4, BBC Radio 1/1Xtra and numerous documentaries. A particular highlight was demonstrating implantable technology live at the 2018 Manchester Science Festival, as part of You Have Been Upgraded.

Following the closure of my studio during the pandemic, I continued documenting and discussing biohacking, human augmentation and transhumanism through my YouTube channel, the BIOSHACK podcast and documentary appearances.

Music

Music has been part of my life since childhood. I began studying violin at nine, later expanding into piano, guitar and vocals. My musical background includes performing in six bands, a choir and an orchestra, alongside, composition, studio recording and touring across Europe.

I studied Music Technology and completed a BTEC National Diploma in Sound Engineering and Music Technology at Leicester College in 2005.

Alongside performing, I worked in live sound engineering and technical production, including several years with SES Technical, supporting music festivals, concerts and live events. I’ve also built and operated three home recording studios, working with audio production, recording and mixing equipment.

While living in Spain, I became involved in Benidorm’s live entertainment community, collaborating with musicians and venues on performances, live sound, recording, promotional photography, music videos and livestreams.

My more recent music-related work includes performing in and supporting the production of ESA’s Golden House music video in 2025.