October 25, 2016

Collection Name: Kite Collection

Collection Number: 4496

Post Type: History

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Artist or Author: Charlie Sotich,,

Creation Year: 1997

Length: 0.00

Height: 3.00

Width: 3.00

Summay:

Artist Charlie Sotich of Chicago, Illinois, created these flying miniature kites for the people he loved. This one was done for Betty Street of Lubbock, Texas in the style of patchwork design.
Art work is done on light weight mylar sheeting, in permament markers. The flying line might be light weight silk, or light weight thread. He has made a winder for the line of styrofoam and a toothpick.

Geographic: United States

Kite Type: Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Nylon/Synthetic

Significance: Art