Thanks for repeatedly writing me to come to this event, Fred. I pulled it off, even though I just returned from Zipolite the night before. It was totally worth my investment in travel! I managed to get body painted by the famous star body painter they retained for the evening and loved posing nude in front of various nude art works with a variety of friends from all over Southern California. I enjoyed the musical and theatrical acts of the paid models. The space seemed small, but the nude bodies in close proximity but not touching warmed it up. I loved the nude art work on display, such a great range from painting, photography to mixed media. Yes, shibari is a type of fetish in bondage, but among consenting adults, another expression of nude art in a live performance. I was happy to interact with my friends in a clothes-free environment of acceptance in an urban area surrounded by amazing nude art work. Thanks for reminding me to try and come up from San Diego. It was definitely worth my effort!
I know a friend here who's getting into shibari. As she describes it, if it's done well she gets into a meditative suspended-animation state almost like in those sensory deprivation tanks. (Think Altered States without the shape changes.) But it needs profound trust...
I understand the line you’ve drawn between this being a nudist/naturist event and a CO/art event, but as you say the opportunity to simply be naked in an environment that would normally be clothed is too good to miss. [/envy]. Obviously the artists taking part were happy with the attendees being naked - did your conversations with them elicit what they thought of the idea?
What I find interesting about non-nudist clothing optional opportunities is the non-verbal arrangements that strangely play out as people modify their social code to the situation.
99% of the time the default position seems to be, “I’ll pretend I’m not seeing anything out of the ordinary while you pretend nothing out of the ordinary is taking place.”
Thanks for repeatedly writing me to come to this event, Fred. I pulled it off, even though I just returned from Zipolite the night before. It was totally worth my investment in travel! I managed to get body painted by the famous star body painter they retained for the evening and loved posing nude in front of various nude art works with a variety of friends from all over Southern California. I enjoyed the musical and theatrical acts of the paid models. The space seemed small, but the nude bodies in close proximity but not touching warmed it up. I loved the nude art work on display, such a great range from painting, photography to mixed media. Yes, shibari is a type of fetish in bondage, but among consenting adults, another expression of nude art in a live performance. I was happy to interact with my friends in a clothes-free environment of acceptance in an urban area surrounded by amazing nude art work. Thanks for reminding me to try and come up from San Diego. It was definitely worth my effort!
Sounds like a great time!
I know a friend here who's getting into shibari. As she describes it, if it's done well she gets into a meditative suspended-animation state almost like in those sensory deprivation tanks. (Think Altered States without the shape changes.) But it needs profound trust...
I understand the line you’ve drawn between this being a nudist/naturist event and a CO/art event, but as you say the opportunity to simply be naked in an environment that would normally be clothed is too good to miss. [/envy]. Obviously the artists taking part were happy with the attendees being naked - did your conversations with them elicit what they thought of the idea?
I appreciate your report. I wish I could attend such shows, but the region I live in would not allow it. So, I have to enjoy such events second-hand.
Thanks for having posted your adventure.
I'm game come on...
Good writing again Fred. However it is time to get into the 21st century and update your phone, the newer ones take great pics.
Now this is a great idea suggestion for the National or Ottawa art galleries!
What I find interesting about non-nudist clothing optional opportunities is the non-verbal arrangements that strangely play out as people modify their social code to the situation.
99% of the time the default position seems to be, “I’ll pretend I’m not seeing anything out of the ordinary while you pretend nothing out of the ordinary is taking place.”
This mostly allows people to mind their business.
Shibari (縛り
"All I could think of was how uncomfortable it must be. It also seemed demeaning to the female."
HOW can you say/assume that IF you are NOT a masochist "specializing" in that form of bondage???
Thanks for the informative article on this event. Definitely a benefit of living near a more friendly and accepting area of nudity.