Robert Bishop (artist)
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Robert K. Bishop | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 Michigan, US |
| Died | 1991 (aged 45–46) |
| Occupation | Graphic artist |
| Known for | BDSM art |
Robert K. Bishop (1945–1991) was a bondage artist and photographer best known for his images of restrained and gagged women published by the House of Milan, for which he also worked as production manager.[1][2]
Robert Bishop was born in Michigan, US in 1945.[3][4] He studied art at Michigan Art School.[5]
His main work period was during the 1970s and early 1980s.[5] His work, mostly depicting women in stringent bondage, was largely monochrome, rendered using pencil, ink and airbrush.[1][6] Many of the gags and restraints depicted in his art were invented by him.[1]
Disputes over Harmony Productions' "love bondage" ethos led to his leaving Harmony Productions for House of Milan to follow his own path.[1] He also worked for Centurian Publications[3] and produced cover illustrations for numerous bondage novels by F. E. Campbell. He also both wrote and illustrated a series of stories describing the misadventures of the character "Fanni Hall".[6]
He also made a small number of works depicting men being dominated by women.[6] It has been suggested that Bishop also published under the pseudonym Ashely, but this is disputed.[5][7]
Jeff Gord cited Bishop's work as an inspiration for his own work.[8]
Robert Bishop died by suicide in 1991, at the age of 46.[1][9]
Bibliography[edit]
- The First Erotic Art of Bishop, Van Nuys: Centurian / London Enterprises, 1980, 62pp.
- Bishop: The Art of Bondage #1, London Enterprises, Van Nuys, 1992
- Bishop: The Art of Bondage #2, London Enterprises, Van Nuys, 1993, 47pp.
- Bondage Katalog 1, 192pp.
- Bondage Katalog 2, 192pp.
- Bondage Katalog 3, 192pp.
- Fanni Hall, House of Milan Corp., 1977, 51pp.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e MacRae, Meghan (2016-10-21). "The Gorgeous and Kinky Art of Robert Bishop". CVLT Nation. Archived from the original on 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "#401421 - Robert Bishop on Bondage Number 5 HOM". 30th Street Graphics / Fetish Nostalgia Ebooks. Archived from the original on 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
- ^ a b "Robert Bishop". jahsonic.com. Archived from the original on 2003-11-25. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "The Erotica Bibliophile - A Chronology of Notable People". www.eroticabibliophile.com. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
- ^ a b c "The Art of Robert Bishop". bdsm-artzone.de (in German). 2006-05-16. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ a b c "Robert Bishop". www.dushi.com. 2003-12-16. Archived from the original on 2003-12-16. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ "the question of Bishop and Ashely". 30th Street Graphics / Fetish Nostalgia Ebooks. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- ^ "Jeff Gord Interview: Part I". Scene Magazine. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03.
- ^ "BishBIO". Talon's Eyrie. 2002-08-06. Archived from the original on 2002-08-06. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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