Nature vs Nurture: The promise of identity in kink
Who am I and what does that even mean? When we say we identify as XY, especially in kink, how can we understand that speech act and where does it come from? A curious exploration into the philosophical with Georg Barkas
Details
- Date: August 6, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Format: Class, Workshop, Discussion
- Who is this for: Queer and Friends
- Duration: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: Curiosity
- Material to bring: Note taking material
- For individuals or pairs: Solo, Pairs, Groups, Any constellation
Tickets
Tickets also available at the door. Low barrier options like PWYC and our Pay-It-Forward-Board available at the door. For assistance, please ask us via info@studio-allegory.com
About This Event
What is identity? What is a kink identity? Who am I and if yes, why? What are we doing when we identify as? These and more questions are far more important for our daily experience with kink, intimacy, relationships, and sexualities than we might think.
In this workshop we are taking a path to a different understanding of identity by deconstructing the terms involved. The promise of identity becomes a model of ourselves as malleable and we can thus create an identity of ourselves that we feel comfortable with.
Content.
- different identities
- Entrance rituals
- Categorization and the crisis of identity
- Shame
- Ways out of the crisis of identity.
- Creating our own identity.
Facilitator
Georg Barkas
Georg Barkas (They/Them) is an intimacy educator, researcher, and rope bondage performer based in Vancouver, Canada. Their focus lies in the deconstruction of established norms and approaches to kink, intimacy, and sexuality. Their background in academics (physics, mathematics, history, and philosophy) is used to approach historically psychological aspects from different perspectives. Author of “Archaeology of personalities – a linguistic approach to erotic rope bondage”, as well as several articles in international magazines.
Fine Print
Accessibility
Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.
Cancellation & Refund
If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event: We will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.
Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.
No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
Terms & Conditions
Please be aware that this event falls under our current terms and conditions.
Studio Rules
Please be aware that this event falls under our current studio rules.