Van Darkholme: Male Bondage - art deserves a witness
Bondage – a corner in the broad spectrum in the world of S&M.But don’t be mislead. The Japanese style of bondage – namely Shibari - the photos show is about defenceless as much as
it is about beauty and aesthetics . Men in predicament – on purpose and freely chosen. Captivating in every sense of the word – a trip through the darker side of the masculine soul. The dark side never looked this good before!
Bondage sessions are rarely photographed so aesthetically and glamorously. Not just devotees of the strung up will be buying this book off the shelves, but fans of brilliant photography have a wonderful book to add to their collections as well.
Photographer Van Darkholme, who lives in Los Angeles, not only has a foible for taking pictures of bondage session, he also puts himself on stage and invites his audience to take part in these captivating games. Knowing the ins and outs of the knots himself he has a great eye for photographing these images. He has created a high profile for himself with his publications and exhibitions of his work, as well as through his bondage films with Muscle Bound Production.
www.vandarkholme.com
Photobook, hardcover, 80 pages, 8.5 x 9 inch, 22 x 23 cm
www.vandarkholme.com
Photobook, hardcover, 80 pages, 8.5 x 9 inch, 22 x 23 cm
