Category: Artists

Jim Duvall

Jim Duvall is an erotic photographer, teacher, rigger, performer and sexual activist. Jim Duvall is an admirer of Rope Bondage, or Shibari and enjoys the aesthetics and emotions this practice transmits. He found in Shibari a practice where you can experience pure sexual freedom and expression. Jim is founder and former president of the Board…
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Aaron Mcpolin

Aaron Mcpolin is a fashion and beauty photographer. He admires the human body and likes to study the world of taboo. Therefore, he explores the world with his eyes wide open and his camera always nearby. This way, he can capture perfect moments of the human body. Aaron grew up in Manchester, England, and moved…
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Sam Jay

Sam Jay is a recognized rigger. He discovered Shibari in 2012 and began with the practice, where he recognized and appreciated the artistic aspects of Shibari. He practiced in private for many years to develope his craft. Now, he explores the physiological, psychological and emotional aspects of Shibari. Sam conducted Shibari Life Drawing in Melbourne…
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Hikari Kesho

Hikari Kesho who’s real name is Alberto Lisi, is an Italian photographer and recognized master in the art of Shibari. Hikari has developed a unique style: he photographs beautiful women using his extensive reseacrh about corporal expresión and beauty. Consequently, his photographies, usually in black and white, have a gothic touch. So, he connects the…
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Marika Leila Roux

Marika Leila Roux is a professional Shibari model and rigger, who performed and teaches worldwide. Marika discovered bondage by accident during a photoshoot as a model in 2011. Then, she started in the world of Japanese rope bondage, learning and practicing. Eventually, she became a model, performer, rigger and teacher. After many years of exploring…
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Rope Shadow

Chris Shaghal aka Rope Shadow is a Greek photographer, short film director and Shibari artist that was born in 1979. He is a bondage photographer, alternative filmmaker, and rigger in Shibari who resides in Athens, Greece. His real name is Christos Tsakalos, but he uses Chris Shaghal as a photographer and Rope Shadow as a…
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Garth Knight

Garth Knight is a famous Australian artist. His creations, performances, and photographs offer a unique explorations of the human body. Garth began his career in 1999, after he graduated with a diploma in Photography. Later, he had an encounter with a BDSM Shibari performance. For Garth, watching a Shibari scene for the first time was…
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Alexis D

Alexis D is a bondage artist and BDSM performer who is based in Athens. He was the first one to perform in public Shibari in Greece in 2008. He is currently one of the most skilled riggers in Greece. Alexis D started in Shibari since he was a teenager. It all started when he watched…
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Bettie Page

Bettie Mae Page was born in April 22nd in 1923 in Nashville, Tennesse. She died in December 11th ,2008 at the age of 85  in Los Angeles California. Bettie Page was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up photos. This is no surprise, since she was beautiful with her black…
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Chimuo Nureki

In the heart of Asakusa, Tokyo, a luminary was born in 1930 – Chimuo Nureki. However, his indelible mark on the world of Shibari transcends time, etching him as a revered Bondage Master, an acclaimed Shibari artist, and a prolific writer delving into the realms of SadoMasochism. Although he departed on September 9th, 2013, his…
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