Shibari techniques can be used to create incredibly beautiful art. Look at the geometric patterns, the texture and straight lines of the rope contrasting with the smooth skin and curves of this pretty model, the superb lighting, and the overall composition in this excellent photograph. This is another wonderful example of contemporary shibri art. This is gorgeous photographic art. Continue reading
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Zee Maitri presents “Surrender”
This is an extremely beautiful image. The photographer very skillfully used his light painting technique to highlight this pretty model and the expert shibari rigging. Her expression reflects her surrender to the pleasure of her shibari experience. This is an excellent example of contemporary shibari art. Continue reading
Don Sir presents “Neveah Lleh”
Don Sir will not be displaying this print at the Art of Contemporary Shibari, and I have removed it from this blog post.
DoctorZ presents “Ghost Shibari”
This image was created by using shibari techniques to simultaneously suspend two beautiful models. Then, the ropes were removed in post processing. This is another example of the fun we can have with shibari. We call this technique, “Ghost Shibari”. These two beautiful models appear to be suspended with no visible support in this very attractive photograph. Continue reading
Lew Rubens presents “Heavy Metal”
In this picture, a very experienced rigger used shibari techniques to suspend a beautiful model in an industrial environment. This is not a traditional shibari image. But, it contains well constructed, sophisticated rigging, a very pretty model, and nice photography. It is another example of people having fun with shibari. Continue reading
Clover and WykD_Dave present “Sublime Peace”
Very nice classic shibari rigging, excellent photography, the contrast of the rope against the curves and soft skin of a beautiful model who is obviously enjoying her shibari experience — these are elements in this pretty image that show why people all around the world like shibari so much. Continue reading
Dallas Kink presents “The Omni”
Some riggers, models and photographers like to perform shibari suspensions in publicly visible venues. This image shows a beautiful model suspended in a graceful position with the Omni Hotel as a background. This is another example of the fun people have with “guerilla shibari”. Continue reading
MaillerPhong presents “Aglow”
One aspect of shibari art that makes it so attractive is the geometry and contrast of the rope against the smooth lines and texture of a beautiful model’s body. Look at the excellent decorative ropework on this beautiful model in this very nice photograph. This is an example of the continual evolution in contemporary shibari. This is art. Continue reading
Chi Lum presents “Pulling Her Foot”
A gorgeous model, an unusual position, a simple shibari partial self-suspension, excellent lighting profiling the model and splash of water combine to make this a visually appealing image. This is an good example of how the contrast of rope with the soft lines and texture of a beautiful model can help to make a beautiful photograph. Continue reading
Lee David presents “Bekah”
These two friends are enjoying a shibari experience and each other. One beautiful model is rigged in a suspension. The other is gently kissing her forehead while wrapped in a robe, either just after or in preparation of her own shibari experience. This very nice candid image shows the pleasure people get with shibari. Although it is a candid image, it was taken during a photoshoot, and the photography is excellent. Continue reading