Title – Queen Bee – life size
Material – stone cast, 23c gold leaf, slate
Size – 41cm H
Edition – 1/40
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After watching wild honey bees interact with each other and seeing them swarming near my workshop I was inspired to create this sculpture to emphasize the plight of the bees and the integral connection between humans and nature. Bee populations in the wild are in declining globally, which directly impacts nature as a whole and our food security. The queen bee also holds symbolism of fertility (as she is the only bee capable of reproduction), leadership, community and hard work. In folklore, bees are seen as protectors of woodland spirits and are associated with family and protection.
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