Seductive Shibari performance by Ropey Jen and rope bunny, Handemonium.
In Japanese the word ‘shibari’ simply means ‘to tie’, but the contemporary meaning of the word describes an artistic form of Japanese rope bondage. Originating from the ancient martial art, Hojojutsu, and the work of turn of the century artist, Seiu Ito, Shibari was popularised in 1950s Japanese erotic magazines. It has now grown to become an aesthetic bondage form practised across the world, also described as Kinbaku.
Traditionally, 8m lengths of natural fibre rope are used to create geometric patterns that contrast beautifully with the human body’s natural curves. The experience is always a collaboration between the rigger and the model - the outcomes of which can explore notions of visual beauty, sexuality, power exchange, relaxation and challenges of the body.
RopeyJen (rigger - she/her) and Handemonium (rope bunny - they/he) are shibari artists from the Gold Coast who have been tying together for over 3 years and have 10 years of combined experience in rope. The synergy between these two comes from a deep physical and energetic knowing of each other that is felt by those who witness their entangled dance. They are known for their sensual, tantalising and playful performance style that showcases all that shibari means to them.
More surprise entertainment to be revealed throughout the evening.