Barkas (春露)

Barkas (春露) is a Canadian nawashi in the Osada / Western.

Era: 2010s

NAWASHI · TEACHER · WRITER

Canadian kinbakushi, mathematical physicist, and bondage researcher based in Vancouver. Became an Osada-ryu instructor in 2011, then was introduced to Yukimura Haruki in 2012 and studied directly with him until 2016. Yukimura gave him the Haru Tsuyu name and verbal encouragement to teach, but not a formal Yukimura-ryu instructor licence. Developed the "Interview Metaphor," "Ranboo," and "City of Kinbaku" conceptual frameworks. Runs Studio Allegory, formerly TheSpace2, in Vancouver with partners Addie and Emmy. Author of "Archaeology of Personalities — a Linguistic Approach to Erotic Rope Bondage."

School: Osada / Western

Certifications / instructor licenses from: Osada Steve.

Influences (mutual or directional): Yukimura Haruki, DirtyVonP, Etheros, Kindred, Renée de Sans, Ceci Ferox, Door, Dancehalldyke, SluttyHands, Diana Vera, Andrea Rimon, Daki / Dee Sapalo.

Collaborators: Vinciens, Murasaki Haruan, Addie.

Associated venues, magazines, films and performances: Studio Allegory, Shibari Dojo Vienna, Moscow Knot / MoscowKnot International, Shibaricamp, Shibari Valencia Fest, Helsinki Shibari, EURIX 2010s, QuIRKS, Espacio Nos, ROPECRAFT, Karada House, Place des Cordes.