The Path

Amana LeBouc aka Amana_nuensis was introduced to rope by Jacques in early 2018. Captivated by its demand for discipline, dedication and fixated perversion, it didn't take long for rope to become a fixed point in Amana's life. After a few years of general study, Semenawa became the bedrock for her rope practice. The potential for extreme masochism and the complex beauty of anguish continue to pull Amana deeper and deeper into the crushing arms of Kinbaku. 

As a draughtsman and visual artist, Amana is inspired by the works of old Masters such as Carravagio, Rubens, and the Baroque period. Known for their striking realism and brutal visual metaphors, Classical Masters captured what most keenly holds Amana's interest in both painting and rope - the divine magnitude of human suffering.  

Jacques LeBouc aka _mistergoat_ has been in love with rope since 2012 when he bought his firsts hanks of rope. Over the next 5 years of exploration, his love turned to obsession after meeting his wife & partner, Amana. For Jacques, Kinbaku and Semenawa embody creativity, beauty, deep connection, lust, and playfulness. On his continuing rope journey, Jacques seeks out every opportunity to learn from wonderfully talented rope teachers.

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Jacques enjoys the slow meticulous process of Black and White Film Photography. Combining his philosophy of being present in the moment while creating a beautiful rope scene and the unknown outcomes of film photography, Jacques revels in the mysteries of combining film and kinbaku.