The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park presents a groundbreaking interactive performance art piece featuring renowned Shibari artist Hajime Kinoko, directed by Brittany Wilkins, produced by Leon Galek (Phantasm). This unique event delves into the transformative journey of a plant's germination, brought to life through the intricate art of Shibari.

Join us for a captivating evening at the San Diego Museum of Art, where renowned rope artist Hajime Kinoko presents "The First Rose," an enchanting immersive performance that explores the delicate beauty of nature through the art of rope.

In THE RED THREAD we are featuring Contemporary artist, Shibari master, Rope artist, photographer HAJIME KINOKO from Toyko, Japan. Kinoko not only considers shibari to be erotic but is also good at giving it pop interpretation and promote it to art. His unique ties incorporating nature (such as trees and rocks) as well as projects involving the innovative use of space have especially won praise. In addition to performing live rope shows, he has recently been actively releasing artwork including photographs and video, often being in charge of tying, photography, and direction. He is also well known outside of Japan, having conducted workshops in more than 20 major cities such as Paris, London, and Munich as well as in Japan. Kinoko is a rope specialist representing Japan.

We look forward to an advanced suspension workshop with Kinoko! We will primarily be working on bamboo which is provided by the studio but feel free to bring your own bamboo or a ring / hardpoint of your choice if you prefer.

Please bring 6-8 suspension ready and quality lenghs of rope

Your own safety sheers / cutting instrument

Must have suspension ready and proficent chest harness and hip harness prepared

Must have proficency in upline management skills

This is for partnered tying only

• Kinoko is also offering private and small group lessons on Mon / Tues which can be found and booked here: https://calendly.com/theropecollective/private-and-small-group-lessons-with-haijme-kinoko