This beautiful picture was taken during a Hanami celebration, where people enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms. Appropriately, this lovely model is wearing a cherry red kimono with excellent ropework during a nice partial suspension. This is a wonderful example of people enjoying their shibari in a clean, clear, fresh air outdoor environment. I’m sure it brings back not only old, but also very good memories for them.
A print of this beautiful untitled image is one of several that will be displayed and offered for sale by the talented shibari artist and photographer, Stefano Laforgia, from Lazio, Italy.
The Art of Contemporary Shibari Exhibit at the Fotofest 2012 Biennial will feature works by exceptional shibari riggers and photographers from around the world as well as the United States.
Here are other images Stefano Laforgia will display at the the exhibit. You can see images that will be displayed by the other world class shibari artists and photographers here.