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

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

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

Alexander Neptune presents “Gone”

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”

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