I Would Dare to Speak Its Name if I Knew What It Was Called

I Would Dare to Speak Its Name if I Knew What It Was Called, inspired by Bell X1’s Flame, explores the narrator’s evolving relationship with shibari. The figure, suspended in a partial suspension from a tree, is enveloped by warm autumn tones—brown, pink, orange, red, and gold. The ropes feel both grounding and overpowering, reflecting the overwhelming sensations of being held. Dandelions in the foreground highlight the fragility of fleeting moments. This piece captures the tension between surrender and self-discovery, where the sensations of rope deepen the narrator’s connection to their body and emotions.