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Details
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 95 lbs
Measurements: 32-25-35
Shoe size: 3
Hair color: Black
Hair length: Very Long
Eye color: Brown
Ethnicity: Asian
Skin color: Other
Experience: Experienced
Compensation: Depends on Assignment
Shoot nudes? Yes

Info
Last activity: Nov 19, 2009
Joined: May 04, 2006


Oriental Silk

Female
51 years old
London, UK & Japan (also world wide)
My profile as a kimono stylist / dresser

Mayhem #136536
Model


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/OrientalSilk

About me
I am a lecturer and daughter of an old samurai family. I view my modelling as another way to promote my heritage and present authentic Japanese culture in an accessible and enjoyable manner. However, I am happy to explore other artistic ideas and have a good sense of humour, so please contact me if you think that we could create beautiful and intelligent art together.
                                http://www.solloway.org/images/akemi_face_1b.jpg

Member of EQUITY and the ATL (Association of Teachers & Lecturers)
Register of Artists' Models (RAM#1320)

I have a collection of over 100 kimonos and other authentic Japanese items.
Please ask if you would like to collaborate on projects using them in traditional or innovative ways. For kitsuke (kimono dressing), I have a Model Mayhem profile as a wardrobe stylist. Please check #397964
http://www.solloway.org/images/art.jpg
http://www.solloway.org/images/tour_001.jpg

Study Tours to Japan in 2009:
27th July - 9th Aug 2009
26th Oct - 6th Nov 2009

http://ShootNotes.VeriBadge.com/INV-USER/SN2079.badge

Credits
I was featured in the August 2006 edition of 'Easy Living', a Condé Nast magazine.

On my website there is a detailed list of my professional activities from April 2001 to July 2009, including modelling for photographers and other artists, roles as a film extra, leading study tours to Japan and many hundreds of lectures, workshops and other cultural/educational presentations.


Travel Notice
Sep 18, 2009 Japanese art model Expired


Casting Calls (Archive)
May 20, 2007 Editorial images of presenting Japanese culture

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Oriental Silk has 601 friends.
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Kelsy Nakamatsu
Model
2009-10-18 16:10:52
You're beautiful! Thank you for the request. You have a lovely portfolio. Keep up the art work!

-Kelsy-
Minimanic Photography
Photographer
2009-10-07 02:57:07
That would be really kind of you.. thanks alot :)
x
GDS Photos
Photographer
2009-08-09 00:54:00
Grace and beauty
Jekaterina
Model
2009-07-28 15:48:24
wow u look great. =)
Fuzz C
Artist/Painter
2009-07-11 11:29:34
Hi,I'll be in London for a few days next month and would love to work with you..
djhowiet61
Photographer
2009-07-10 11:45:46
Flags & Fashion shoot:

Hi Oriental Silk, and thank you for showing an interest in this shoot, can you please message me your availability, contact number and where you are located in London and I will get back to you regards IAN...
Jade Orchid
Model
2009-06-24 08:58:46
Wow you are a true inspiration!

You are simply wonderful!

Best wishes

xx
Lume
Photographer
2009-05-31 20:08:10
Otsukari samadeshta! Your work is interesting. Please have a look at mine.... I also love kimonos (I own a lovely yukata!)
Oriental model Zola
Model
2009-05-21 07:59:45
Nice work oriental Silk!

Zola
Jucna
Model
2009-04-02 11:26:10
beautiful port x
Rohit
Photographer
2008-11-10 00:32:12
I'm in london till december
Kita St Cyr
Model
2008-10-30 10:14:42
Hi Akemi, hope all's well :D

I was thinking of you this morning because I was wondering if Japan celebrates Halloween. I said to myself "Oh, Akemi would know that! I wonder how she's doing."

done rambling now :D Take care!
Annchirisu
Model
2008-10-16 18:36:50
I think I saw you today in Islington. ("_ )
Not sure if it was you though but she looked like you; long hair, Japanese face..around your height! =O

were you wearing a denim jacket carrying shopping~? [can't remember coz my eyesight's not good haha]
Oleander
Model
2008-09-26 10:18:24
Love your shoot. And I'm so in love with your stile. Would be an honor doing some work with you.

Thanks for the peak into your tradition and world

Oleander
antonio cordoba
Photographer
2008-08-30 21:55:29
Nice port, very artistic figure.
B_B
Model
2008-08-24 15:06:20
Beautiful portfolio.
Kita St Cyr
Model
2008-08-21 14:05:14
Good to hear :D
Kita St Cyr
Model
2008-08-13 16:42:24
Hey friend, you still around? I rarely see you in the forums any more!
AnnaMarie
Model
2008-07-31 22:09:00
I love viewing your port - you are amazing!
Annchirisu
Model
2008-07-25 15:53:29
ahh you're so beautiful~
Over 100 kimonos?! I'd love one please haaha~ ^_^
Peter Manik
Photographer
2008-07-25 09:39:24
I remember you Oriental Silk...I di see your work already in last year and i was delighted... ( I just finished a huge mural about karate in a dojo, all with japanese elements )...your port is still overall great. keep it up.
Stuart D Gardner
Photographer
2008-07-22 12:39:52
:)

Found you ....
Ray Heart
Model
2008-06-22 19:34:44
i love your work keep it rocking and dont stop walking
J Richardson
Photographer
2008-06-15 16:35:05
thank you. i am wondering if a visit japan if anyone over there might be interested in my landscapes which are 16 x 20 and over. they are of american western landscapes and some are here:

jake-richardson.com
J Richardson
Photographer
2008-06-14 14:07:20
can i ask you a question about the potential of a westerner selling art in japan?
AnnaMarie
Model
2008-06-03 15:32:04
Thank you for your friends request. Your port is gorgeous and you are a beautiful, classy woman. Keep in touch.
A. KAYE
Photographer
2008-05-31 12:18:49
MOST LOVELY
XOXO
Sanders McNew
Photographer
2008-05-29 15:30:52
I am so sad
that you do not
find yourself in
New York City.
Alexander Burch
Model
2008-05-20 12:34:23
Thank u so much, By the way I love ur portfolio x
CJ W
Model
2008-05-18 21:57:47
Wow you're so cool :) You have a beautiful port
Stuart D Gardner
Photographer
2008-05-17 09:54:28
How are you both ?


adam narcross
Photographer
2008-05-11 11:41:00
Fascinating insigh. I'd love to read or hear one of your lectures on amurai culture. Perhaps how it canged and adapted after 1865 when japan wasforced to open to foriegn trade since around 1600.
Anyway I hope to explore modernazation of the Samurai code of ethics in a contempoary context through writings and paintings later this year. Thanks for incredibly inriguing ideas.
Justin James
Photographer
2008-05-04 10:32:58
what a fascinating individual you are! i hope i get a chance to see those kimonos some time!
Samantha_Lee
Model
2008-04-24 09:55:39
Thank you for the F.R...great job. Take care...

Samantha Lee
Lunatic Rhee
Model
2008-04-23 15:01:20
Thanks so much for reaching out! Lovely, lovely work!
Bernie Browder
Photographer
2008-04-20 01:33:31
wow I saw your post in the forums and luckily I did because your work is absolutely beautiful. You are lovely.
LaViolette
Model
2008-04-17 20:14:28
Beautiful portfolio! I've always thought Japanese culture has a certain grace & elegance about it, & I love how your portfolio shows that.
Vanessa Rudloff
Photographer
2008-04-15 20:59:55
Thank you for your insight into my work. I always love to hear from new people.
FischerArt
Artist/Painter
2008-04-10 08:11:13
Thanks for the friend request. You are living proof that real beauty only gets better with age.
jessy nix
Model
2008-04-10 05:22:44
thank you for your friend request! you are one beautiful elegant lady and i love your country :-)
have a great day!
xoxo
jessy nix
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