Kitaken New theme: Colorful months 
Name Kenji
website http://www.kitaken.dawanda.com/ Please describe you and your trade in few sentences.
I am a freelance artist with Japanese roots. I make paper crafts, which links Japanese aesthetics with Western influences. Often, flow even my photographic work in my products with a ..
Do you have any professional training in this area, if so - what? Yes, I studied art at the Academy of Art in San Francisco (USA). And I have specialized on particular bookbinding, printing techniques and photography.
How come you're
help to produce this kind of trade? Already I'm fascinated me since a child of Japanese culture and style very much. At the age of 13 Years, I have begun to learn traditional tea ceremony. And I've learned a lot from my teachers about the culture of Japan. Japan has had a long tradition of bookbinding and paper crafts. Since I want to know more about my roots, was the choice of these liquids close to me.
What impressed you most in your work?
I have been mostly worked in offices, and it really missed being able to live out my creativity. Now I create my own product which I have completely unknown people great joy. Such feedback makes me very happy.
find Where is the inspiration for your work?
In photography, my family, of course, Japan, simple design, Wabi Sabi, music, nature ... the list is really endless.
on which way you sell your product?
Bislag I only have a small shop on DaWanda.
If you could a week learning a new craft, which would it be? I would like to learn more about the production of Bunraku puppets. I love this kind of theater and art find this incredibly fascinating.
looks like a perfect day for you out?
Just as yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Dearest color
Teegrün
dearest material All forms of paper, cloth, wood, ceramic
dearest tool bone folder and my camera
favorite book
Everything by Haruki Murakami
favorite time of day
dusk
dear month September
Dearest week Tuesday
