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| Keith Kirkland |
Who: NJ-born Artisan/Engineer/Designer Keith Kirkland
Where: Harlem, USA
What: Handbags and leather goods, lighting,
dog wearables, innovative drawing devices, props, drinking glasses,
mailboxes, women's footwear, kinetic sculptures and conceptual product
and space design.
Latest projects:
Hand-painted custom skateboards and accompanying
leather carrying straps for them, as well as
Mondrain-inspired mailboxes.
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| Hand-painted Maple Wood Skateboard |
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| Mondrian-inspired mailbox includes Mondrian's story inside. |
Pedigree: Engineering degree from
Rutgers University; Accessory Design degree from the
Fashion Institute of Technology. Currently earning MFA in Industrial Design at
Pratt Institute.
Has designed for
Calvin Klein, LeSportSac and Coach.
International pursuits: Recently returned from Mexico with a group of designers that individually worked one-on-one with local artisans to create their one-of-kind, handcrafted creations. In his collaboration, he and the artisan produced a metal, leather and hand-knitted lounge chair. Keith is headed to Japan next!
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| Hammock-inspired chair by Blacksmith & Cobbler |
Artist statement: The underlying theme for my work is simple,
rustic and modern. It has to be interesting and it has to be
challenging. I am also very technical, both in my idea generation and
execution. I enjoy works that create simplicity through complex
considerations.
Shop Now! Prices range from $28-$170.
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