Podcast

Hello!

Podcast by Aaron Williams

He has a very interesting Podcast for Comic Writers and Artists.

Although I'm not a Comic artist, he bent the rule because my work has story telling aspect :) Thank you Aaron.

If you fancy to listen to my ESL english and make fun of my dorky laughter and my high school memories... You can click the image above or you can use this link:
http://comicsmanifest.com/ayakakeda/

Also my good friend Sara Varon has a episode here ---> http://comicsmanifest.com/saravaron/

Thank you!!!!!

Interview

Hello everyone!
I was interviewed by the Greek Magazine LIFO. 
It's all in Greek so if you know some Greek friend who might be interested. please forward :)
You can click the image or go here--> http://www.lifo.gr/articles/graphic-arts_articles/164182
Have a great week!!!

A Decade of New Prints by IPCNY

I'm part of the 30 Artists post card book call "A Decade of New Prints" published by International Print Center of New York.I'm very excited and honored. Thank you IPCNY! Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

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A Decade of New Prints: A Book of Postcards Ranging from abstract to conceptual, from figurative and representational to surreal, the 30 prints included in this postcard book document the variety of style and subject matter and the technical excellence of artists working in the printmaking medium. Chosen from over 3,000 prints exhibited at IPCNY through our New Prints Program, these prints offer a snapshot of printmaking today. On sale in the gallery for $12.95 + tax during Print Week or for pre-order online. Contact stephanie@ipcny.org for more information. All sales benefit IPCNY programming.

Artists included:  John Baldessari Matthew Benedict Richard Bosman Louise Bourgeois Victoria Burge Suzanne Caporael Enrique Chagoya Tamar Cohen Gary Day Tomory Dodge Luke Dorman Carroll Dunham Amze Emmons Kota Ezawa Torrie Groening  Don Ed Hardy Al Held John Himmelfarb Jungil Hong Aya Kakeda Alex Katz William Kentridge Robert Kushner Chris Martin Julie Mehretu Heidi Neilson Ruth Root James Siena Barbara Takenaga William Villalongo

Collaborating with Dynomighty Mighty Wallet!

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This was such a fun collaboration with Dynomighty. we came up with two designs, one is from my silkscreen series from long time ago ( blue tree image inside is a pink tree) also from a recent painting series (girl with flower dress inside is a flower pattern.) I'm really interested in finding out which sells better the recent or past creation?

here is their press release about these wallets! there are info about where to get also. looking for a cool Christmas presents? Go DYNOMIGHTY!!!!

Dynomighty, makers of Mighty Wallet the original Tyvek® wallet, have partnered with the amazingly radiant kawaii store JapanLA in Los Angeles for an exclusive artist series and pop-up shop. Working with world renowned brands tokidoki, TKDK, and top tier artists 64 Colors, Aya Kakeda, TADO, Luke Chueh, and Camilla d'Errico, they created a limited edition series of wallets that showcase the characteristics surrounding JapanLA. Officially opening November 29th, the pop-up shop within JapanLA is a unique chance for the west coast to get a first hand look at some amazing art, and pick up an exclusive wallet, just in time for the holidays! If you can't make it to JapanLA between November 29th, and December 31st you can go to JapanLAclothing.com, the Dynomighty Holiday Shop in Union Square NYC, or Dynomighty.com starting December 6th to pick out your favorite. This exclusive artist series is for a limited time, and will be sold exclusively through JapanLA and Dynomighty throughout the month of December! Don't wait, stop by JapanLA or visit us in Union Square to get yours!