Category: Artists

shibari news logo

The Value of Experience in Shibari

When we hear from a pilot that they have many previous hours of actual flying, we feel more confident about them. The same happens in bondage. We can never praise too much the value of experience in Shibari. It doesn’t matter how many tutorials you’ve seen on the web, or how many workshops you’ve taken,…
Read more

shibari news logo

How to Appreciate a Shibari Scene

Bondage exhibitions are on the rise, featuring renowned artists showcasing captivating scenes before live audiences. Therefore, to fully immerse yourself in the world of this captivating performance art, it’s essential to cultivate the skill of appreciating a Shibari scene. Read the article and learn how to appreciate a Shibari scene. Patience for Deeper Understanding First…
Read more

shibari news logo

3 Steps for Taking Great Shibari Pictures

In a previous article, which you can read here, we asked you not to take your own pictures. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t take pictures of someone else’s scene. Or, perhaps, you just decided to completely ignore what we said in that other article, and you want to take pictures of your scene.…
Read more

shibari news logo

Don’t Take your Own Pictures

When immersed in a captivating Shibari scene, juggling multiple aspects demands your full attention. From perfecting intricate knots to maintaining the rhythm, monitoring your partner, and tending to the emotional nuances, the experience is undoubtedly intense. Amidst this intricate dance, the idea of documenting your Shibari endeavors through photography might cross your mind. However, we…
Read more

shibari news logo

What It Takes to Be a Shibari Model

Following the resounding success of our enlightening two-part interview with a seasoned Shibari model (which you can read here and here), our curiosity led us to converse with more models who have graced the realms of bondage photoshoots and mesmerizing performances. Eager to illuminate the path for aspiring individuals, we sought their counsel on embarking…
Read more

shibari news logo

Interview with a Shibari Model, Part II

We continue our dialogue with “Kassandra”, a young woman who has worked as a Shibari model for photoshoots and events. You can read the first part of the interview in a previous post. Here, we offer the second part of this interview with a Shibari model. Enjoy the interview with a Shibari model, part II.…
Read more

shibari news logo

Interview with a Shibari Model, Part I

Many people nowadays have an interest in making money modeling for bondage performances and photoshoots. Most of them are women, of course, but there are also male models in the world of ropes. In order to give you a general view of the job, we interviewed “Kassandra” (not her real name), who has participated in…
Read more

shibari news logo

Shibari Model

So, you want to be a Shibari model. Well, first of all, you should know that it is actually a very good idea. You can do something artistic and earn some good money for it. On the other hand, however, there are certain special requirements that other kinds of models don’t need to fulfill. First…
Read more

shibari news logo

Creativity in a Shibari Photoshoot

Whereas a Shibari scene is a more immediate and intimate experience, a Shibari photoshoot is, in the end, a product to be shown to others. This means that it has to be appealing for people other than the original participants. By increasing creativity in a Shibari photoshoot, you can end up with a product that…
Read more

Shibari and Contemporary Art

Shibari can be a form of contemporary art. First of all, art should not fulfill a practical purpose. Now, anyone who knows Shibari has seen that, even though it is helpful to relieve stress or to concentrate, it is actually a very contemplative activity. Point number two, it requires a specific set of skills, just…
Read more