The team

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  Eysar Vargas

  (she/her)

  founder / director / educator / rigger

  She is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and advocate for women’s rights. In 2023, she founded Shibari Valencia, a pioneering space in Venezuela backed by her research and ongoing training with masters from Japan, Europe, and Latin America. As a “rigger,” she fuses constructivism and Japanese aesthetics into an erotic art form that transcends the visual. Her goal is to transform pain into catharsis, using ropes as a tool for empowerment and healing.

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  Juan castillo

  (he/him)

  co-organizer / model / logistics coordinator

  He is a co-organizer, logistics coordinator, and model at Shibari Valencia. A journalist by profession and a content creation strategist, he draws on his experience in communications to raise the profile of the space and connect clearly with the community. His role ranges from the design and logistical management of all special activities to serving as a rope model during practical sessions. With his organized approach, he ensures the structure and safety behind every artistic gathering.

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  Pau bunshi

  (she/her)

  support, Bottom

  She is a rope model, visual artist, and illustrator, and is part of the organizing team at Shibari Valencia. In this role, she brings a deep artistic sensibility and focuses her efforts on the space’s educational programs, promoting the technical growth and holistic development of the rope modeling community. Through art, illustration, and mindful body awareness, she helps foster a safe environment for exploration and learning.