Currently on display/for sale at Emma Hawkins, Dover Street Market, Dover Street, London
Bee
The Bee, found in Ancient Near East and Aegean cultures, is believed to be the sacred insect that bridged the natural world to the underworld.
Beekeeping was a Minoan craft, and the fermented honey-drink was an old Cretan intoxicant, older than wine.
bee and flower
bee from side
bee detail
bee from behind
The Bee, found in Ancient Near East and Aegean cultures, is believed to be the sacred insect that bridged the natural world to the underworld.
Beekeeping was a Minoan craft, and the fermented honey-drink was an old Cretan intoxicant, older than wine.
Bee
Materials:
Pure Silver wire, 9ct gold wire, acid-free paper, gesso, shellac, antique horse-hair,
lacquer, gold leaf.
Pure Silver wire, 9ct gold wire, acid-free paper, gesso, shellac, antique horse-hair,
lacquer, gold leaf.
bee and flower
bee from side
bee detail
bee from behind
All
Photographs
on this page by CS
Stevens
other wire
creatures