Vanessa Vane








History and other interests


In recent years I have begun writing short stories and experimental essays using poetic prose and philosophical, psychological and cultural reflection (see my substack for subscriptions). I have also built a large Polaroid archive documenting my life. I am active with maintaining a strong body and perfecting a roundhouse kick.

My continuing training includes:

* Shibari as a lifelong study, training under numerous master level teachers including Masasaki Sun, Mistress Chiaki and Tamandua.
* Workshops on erotic hypnosis and pressure points.
* Training towards the German Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie licence (Arche Medica).

History

I grew up going to theatre school directing plays, training in dance and acting, before studying politics and philosophy, and later photography, art and cultural studies. 

I have worked as a photographer and artist, collaborating with performance artists (which led to modelling and performing in high-end commercial music videos). I have run project spaces, collectives, reading groups and art events, curating exhibitions and developing interactive installations. I have received arts funding and exhibited and published internationally in beautiful and widely visited spaces.