Zee Maitri presents “Shadow Play”

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.

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”

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

Stefano Laforgia presents “Old memories”

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. Continue reading

Lew Rubens presents “Fetish Justice”

Soft curves, straight lines, symmetry, color, controlled lighting, and selective exposure were brought together perfectly by three very accomplished artists, the rigger, model and photographer, to create this beautiful image. This is a great example of using non traditional shibari to create art. Spectacular! Continue reading

Clover and WykD_Dave present “Lost”

The beauty of shibari art is enjoyed by people around the world. This is a picture with beautiful shibari rigging by an artist from Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, on a beautiful model from Noordt-Brandt, Netherlands. This beautiful picture was taken by a photographer from Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, and will be displayed in an exhibit in March in Houston, Texas. Awesome! Continue reading

DallasKink presents “Cheeky on ‘The Madge'”

A beautiful model in shibari rigging suspended from a secluded tree or an old abandoned bridge is a frequent theme for wonderful shibari images. However, some riggers and photographers like to perform shibari suspensions in publicly visible venues. This image of a beautiful model suspended from a modern bridge visible to anyone shows why DallasKink is one of the best practitioners of “guerilla shibari”. Continue reading