KiteCraft
The graduation project KiteCraft is a poetic research into protest. The traditional kite and the modern drone are merged into one visual work.
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Afghan kite & RQ-7 Shadow (kite paper, bamboo)
The traditional kite is placed in a contemporary context, the modern kite: the drone. By conducting studies with traditional materials, connections are made between the present and the past. KiteCraft is the result of a poetic search into protest and calls for reflection.
This graduation project started with the love for the kite. For me the kite is playful and represents freedom. It evokes a desire to be lighter than the sky. By researching the origins of the kite I discovered rich cultures and traditions worldwide. The k