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'''Michael Victor Kabik''' or '''Michael J. Kabik''', now retired artisan and pipe repairman, was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1950. As a student he was fascinated by science, but finally turned to the arts. In the early 1970s he started working as an artisan and designer for [[Hollyday Pipes Ltd.]], and when the company closed he set up in his own right.  
'''Michael Victor Kabik''' or '''Michael J. Kabik''', now retired artisan and pipe repairman, was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1950. As a student he was fascinated by science, but finally turned to the arts. In the early 1970s he started working as an artisan and designer for [[Hollyday Pipes Ltd.]], and when the company closed he set up in his own right.  


He created the '''Sven-Lar''' brand for Associated Imports -- many of his reputed friends followed the Danish Design then, at the height of its popularity, which accounts for the commercial choice of a Nordic sound brand name. He has also used [[Wenhall]], also produced by [[Karl Erik]], and Tobak Ltd. as brand names.  
He created the '''Sven-Lar''' brand for Associated Imports -- many of his reputed friends followed the [[Danish Design]] then, at the height of its popularity, which accounts for the commercial choice of a Nordic sound brand name. He has also used [[Wenhall]], also produced by [[Karl Erik]], and Tobak Ltd. as brand names.  


Then, as he says, a beetle 'burst' into his workshop and changed his life. He fell in love the study of insects, and decided to dedicate himself to environmental protection. Today he runs the firm Insect Empire, which produces artistic works based on such creatures.
Then, as he says, a beetle 'burst' into his workshop and changed his life. He fell in love the study of insects, and decided to dedicate himself to environmental protection. Today he runs the firm Insect Empire, which produces artistic works based on such creatures.

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