The Divine Comedy II: THE RED THREAD feat Hajime Kinoko

The Divine Comedy II is a 3 part epic art show by Toni Brianna Guida Wendel of The Rope Collective, which chronicles an artist and human narrative told through the formula of the epic: World literature, mythology, religion, folklore. These art shows will showcase a variety of mediums including shibari, dance, song, poetry, prose, theatre, and mixed media pieces. We will be highlighting local + international artists, creators, and deities. All of our stories and expressions are personal - and this art show asks "what is the through line" ? What is it that connects all humans?

Dante Alighieri describes God as "The love that moves the sun and the other stars" in his classic epic trilogy THE DIVINE COMDEY, composed between c. 1308 and 1320. The poem was in 3 parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - chronicling a journey of the human experience through trials, tribulations, and eventually salvation. In our "sequel" to this masterpiece- we tell the journey of the artist: creation out of destruction, beauty out of suffering, redemption out of regret, forgiveness out of wrongs.

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.

Mixed media art pieces will be showcased and curated by Akiko Surai as well as shibari, aerial, fire, dance, movement, and music performances with incredible local and traveling artists . Food truck and full bar offered of course at our beautiful venue The Soap Factory in Logan.

Disclaimer: These art shows will feature conceptional and interactive performances with mature themes, heavy content, and even live animals (including humans) so please prepare yourself for an immersive experience with a range of emotion and sensation *no un-consensual touch or audience participation*. Feel free to excuse yourself if you are overwhelmed / overstimulated to one of our quiet / aftercare areas. ALL HUMANS MUST OPERATE FROM A PLACE OF RESPECT, AUTONOMY, RISK AWARENESS, AND INFORMED CONSENT.

Event Venue

The Soap Factory, 2995 Commercial Street, San Diego, United States