Kite Biographies
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Chen Zhao Ji From Xian, China, Ji makes spectacular kinetic kites featuring wind-driven mechanisms that animate the kites. He also makes beautifully painted... |
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Corey Jensen Corey has been a lifetime promoter of kites. From retailer, to writer, to kite buggy pioneer, he has brought an entire generation to various... |
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Domina Jalbert Jalbert is credited with the invention of the parafoil, a ram-air-inflated, twin-skin kite that takes the cambered profile of an aircraft wing.... |
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Douwe Jan Joustra A member of the growing and active historical kite movement in Europe, Douwe Jan Joustra has helped to organize several of the group’s... |
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Henry Jebe Jebe has reconstructed a George R. Lawrence camera, like the one Lawrence used to photograph “San Francisco in Ruins”, the 1906 kite aerial... |
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Jack Judd One of the Northwest’s avid kite pin collectors, Jack amassed one of the largest kite pin collection from his home in Westport, Washington... |
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Linda Johnston Montana artist Johnston made several series of remarkable paper and bamboo kites in the late 1980s and 1990s. Based on insect forms, fruit and... |
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Lindsey Johnson Master carpenter Johnson uses state-of-the-art technology to laser-cut graceful line winders, stacks of kite sails for workshops, and countless re... |
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Nick James Artist James is known for his on-site installations at European kite festivals as well as innovative kites that are understated gems. He is... |
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Robert Josjor Robert has been making contemporary fighter kites for many years and has shared his passion at the Junction, Texas International Kite Retreat as... |