Alberto Lisi aka Hikari Kesho presents “Francesca”

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Gary

Excellent shibari art can also be created with beautiful plus size models. Here is a wonderful example from an extremely successful series of images with plus size models titled, “Boundless” by Hikari Kesho. These images have been shown at gallery exhibits, and are available for purchase as individual prints as well as in a photography book. Very nice shibari art is being created by talented artists all over the world with many different attractive models. Continue reading →

Noble Manque presents “Uncommon Restraint”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Gary

Although shibari art typically contains images of beautiful women, sometimes men get into the act too. Here is a great example. This beautiful black and white image features excellent shibari rigging on a very physically fit male model. This is definitely an unusual and attractive print. Continue reading →

Riccardo Sergnese presents “The Hole”

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Gary

A beautiful model, great ropework, vibrant colors and an interesting setting make this another excellent shibari photograph. Doesn’t this image have a 3D feeling to it? Gorgeous. Continue reading →

Captured Erotica presents “Machine Room”

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Gary

Shibari can be used to create art with themes beyond strictly shibari type positions. In this creative image, Captured Erotica has placed a beautiful model and ropework in an old industrial setting. The photography is excellent. What do you think is happening here? Continue reading →

CharlyB presents “4 hands and no feet”

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Gary

Shibari techniques are also used to create decorative patterns as seen in this nice diamond weave rope dress. This image is also an example of an excellent rigger and his pretty model having fun with shibari. Peek-a-boo. Continue reading →

Jim Duvall presents “2010-2614”

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Gary

The graceful position and flowing hair on this beautiful model, clean rigging and interesting lighting are important elements that combine to make this image another fine example of the art of shibari. Notice, this model is suspended only by the rope around her thigh and bent leg. This is a difficult rigging construction that is used only with experienced shibari models. This is a very nice image. Continue reading →

Alexander Neptune presents “Gone”

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Gary

Shibari rigging frequently induces physiological conditions known as “sub space” and “top space”, which are similar to the “runners high” experienced by athletes. You can see, by the expression on her face, this model is enjoying her euphoric condition. This is another very nice example of shibari art including a beautiful model, classic shibari rigging and excellent photography. Continue reading →

Zee Maitri presents “Shadow Play”

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gary

Beautiful models, wonderful shibari rigging, and excellent photography — all are elements that will be displayed by world class artists at our exhibit during the Fotofest 2012 Biennial. Here is a good example of how Zee Maitri used all of these elements to create this gorgeous image. Continue reading →

I edited previous blog posts to include introductory comments.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gary

Yesterday, I edited my previous blog posts with a “Featured Image” by the exhibitors at the Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit. I have now included as the beginning paragraph my introductory comments that I included on Facebook when I linked to my blog posts on Facebook. Continue reading →

DoctorZ presents “Shibari Ballet”

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gary

This shibari ballet themed photograph was captured with sequential flashes in a singe exposure. The result shows a composite of multiple images of a beautiful ballet dancer and shibari model outlined in a light sculpture effect. Most people’s reaction when viewing this unusual print is … “very cool.” Continue reading →

Art of Contemporary Shibari

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