Our kite are on display in the Holon Mediatheque - The Israeli Design Center between 15.May.2007-11.Jul.2007. This is a joint exhibition with several other notable Israeli kite artists, Suli Omer, Vladimir Zaginatzev, Meir Tenenbaum and Ralph Resznik.
Inspired by a bandana, this 2.8x2.8m Delta Kite was created using Jose Sainze's applique technique. Spinnaker nylon and carbon fiber. Hand sewn for 4 months!
A rectangular variation of a Genki kite. The Magic Tiles Patchwork technique was used to create the basic blocks.
The stamp on the right depicts simple, popular kites which are represented by the hexagonal "Tiara Kite", and the rhombic "Eddy" Kite. The bird-shaped kite which appears on the stamp has its origins in the Far East. In the background can be seen a 15th Century picture of a flying, dragon-shaped creature.
The stamp in the center relates to the Western world's contribution in the development of the kites, and here can be seen a Box Kite and the "Cody War Kite". In the background a kite/glider is depicted.
The stamp on the left shows modern, aerobatic kites, a train of rhombic aerobatic kites can be seen on the top section, and at the bottom is an aerobatic "Delta" kite. In the background on the left is a drawing by Otto Lilienthal, one of the great pioneers of flying and the first person who succeeded in achieving controlled flight.
ADI SHAVIT
