Images
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![The artist faces away from the camera, in the midst of tying themselves with a piece of rope. The main image is in black and white with splashes of rainbow colour framing the exterior.]()
The artist Battle Axe is a proud member of the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community and encourages others to come participate in the event. -
![A blond genderfluid person is suspended sideways from an oak tree using a harness of dark green rope. The sky is clear and blue, and the tree behind them is brown and yellow.]()
Utilizing natural materials like bark, leaves, flowers, and rope, Battle Axe will guide you in the creative process of adding your unique touches to the existing Still Life pieces. -
![A blonde tattooed person wearing black pants and a vintage black kimono is suspended in a standing position using dark green rope. There is a mural depicting flying cranes behind them.]()
Battle Axe will encourage creative expression from visitors during the event. Pick up some rope and add on to the existing pieces!
Shibari Still Life: The Ties That Bind
In-person
Fibre & textile arts LGBTQIA2S Physical activity & movement Sculpture & installationDate and time
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Location
Saint Paul's United Church
48 Broadway Street West
Paris, ON
Directions: Parking will be available at the side of the church. Please come to the side door to enter the space.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Has gender-neutral washrooms and is a relaxed performance.
About
Come experience, create, and enjoy something new with local rope artist Battle Axe at Shibari Still Life during Ontario Culture Days this September!
Using their learned experience of rope techniques, Battle Axe will be your creative guide amongst six completely unique Still Life art installations featuring flowers, bark, leaves, herbs, textured fabrics, rope, ribbons, and more. Express the ties that bind you together with knots and weaves as you enjoy a curated soundtrack for the experience.
Members of the public will be invited and encouraged to participate in the exhibit in several different ways, up to and including incorporating their own elements into the existing pieces (materials will be provided), creating their own inspired art based on the still life (ie photography, painting, drawing), and simply appreciating the atmosphere and enjoying the space.
Organizer
Battle Axe
Battle Axe is a performance and fibre artist, a beginner personal trainer, a perpetual student, and an all-around jack of all trades. They participate in many creative community events throughout the year while working towards their dream of an online and in-person personal training business offering services geared towards the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community (as well as those looking to get strong)!
This event is part of a hub:
County of Brant Culture Days Hub
County of Brant St. George, ONThe County of Brant is excited to be returning as a host of a Culture Days Hub. An eclectic mix of events, workshops, and accommodating programming have been developed by community partners for all to enjoy. • A full lineup of events taki...