Category Archives: Artists
Stefano Laforgia presents a shibari performance at LegARTI in Rome, Italy.
Some people have a preconceived opinion and think shibari is degrading and abusive to women. Because they say — it involves tying up women with rope. Really? To those with that opinion, I say, please watch this video. It is a shibari performance by Stefano Laforgia and Miss Prohibited, at LegARTI, an event organized by Stefano in Rome Italy. 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
Alberto Lisi aka Hikari Kesho presents “Francesca”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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