Haruki Yukimura (雪村春樹)

Haruki Yukimura (雪村春樹), 1948–2016, was a Japanese nawashi in the Yukimura-ryū.

1948–2016

Era: 1990s

NAWASHI · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER

One of the most active bakushi of his time and the founder of Yukimura-ryū. Held an interest in kinbaku from childhood. First entered rope as a photographer, editor and producer of more than 3000 videos, books and publications about shibari/kinbaku, then over time moved from behind the camera to performing rope in front of the lens. Father of the 'newaza' (floor-work) technique focused on the intense emotional relationship between rigger, model and rope. In his final decade taught his style to a small number of Western practitioners; conducted his first workshop outside Japan in Copenhagen in 2012, certifying instructors across Europe and beyond.

School: Yukimura-ryū

Students / direct apprentices: Murasaki Haruan, Zetsu, Master K, Haruteru, Hebari, Harukumo, HaruTsubaki, Nuitdetokyo, Michael RopeKnight, Barkas, Ibarako Harumayu, Eve Himuro, Yukinaga Max, Osada Steve, MaestroBD.

Influences (mutual or directional): Naka Akira, Esinem, Kenyade, Sin, Yoi Yoshida, Hajime Kinoko, Nina Russ, Pilar LaOtra, Andy Buru, WykD Dave, Clover Brook, Zor, UnkownRigger, Andrea Ropes, Andrea La quarta corda, Naoko.

Influenced by: Kinbaku Video Archive Era.

Collaborators: Akane.

Associated venues, magazines, films and performances: Cinemagic.