Ep133: Chinese Rope Scene, Police Interruptions, and Censorship - interview with HuaHua (Pt 2)

In this second episode with the wonderful HuaHua the podcast hosts
go deeper into exploring what the Chinese rope scene is like. Hear
all about: The rope scene in China versus HuaHua’s experiences in
other parts of the world The political, cultural and social
context and how it influences Chinese Shibari How she uses
Shibari in performance art Handling the police interrupting her
scenes Tying with Kinoko The challenges of taking photos of
rope in China Private life versus public life in rope
Censorship and its impact on events and education Leaving China
to go back to Europe And more! HuaHua (she/her) is an artist,
Shibari practitioner and teacher from the UK, currently based in
Shanghai, She is the founder of Borderline Shibari, a platform
dedicated to creating a mindful and conscious Shibari community.
She believes that rope bondage is a process of exploring
authenticity. To her, bondage creates a connection between interior
and exterior, between the elevated and the underground. In addition
to her Shibari work, her art work also includes, nude photography,
physical theatre, installations and private sessions. Her work
often derives from her BDSM practice, just as her Shibari teaching
involves techniques transferred from other practices. HuaHua's
Shibari teaching style is more centered around intention,
expression and the emotional process of rope. NB: HuaHua’s
connection broke up a few times during the interview, apologies for
any missing content.