Hive Geometrix
Artist Stephen Livingstone brings his series of works titled 'Hive Geometrix' into the unique and appropriately contextualising, Edinburgh Honey Co.
About Hive Geometrix
Artist Stephen Livingstone brings his series of works titled 'Hive Geometrix' into the unique and appropriately contextualising, Edinburgh Honey Co.
Beehives are places of mystery and magic. Even beekeepers, who over
many centuries have developed an intimate, symbiotic relationship with
honeybees, can never properly understand nor fully visualise the complex
inner-workings of their hives.
In his paintings artist, Stephen Livingstone imagines the inside of a working
beehive, representing the activities of the queens, workers and drones
throughout a bee year, portraying, in symbolic form, their political and social activities and often desperate efforts to survive, aided and abetted by the interventions of their human guardians. The paintings are cutaways,
architectural diagrams of the interior structures of a beehive, each panel
representing a particular part of the hive, the colours selected and layered in order to evoke the light and scent sensing experiences of the bees.
Stephen has prepared for the exhibition over a number of years by observing
Cumbrian beekeepers at work, participating in hive inspections and honey
extractions and studying how bee colonies change throughout the seasons.
The vivid images he has created illustrate the impact of seasonal patterns on the ways in which honeybees work together to reproduce, collect and
manage their stores of pollen and nectar and cluster over the winter months.
Stephen Livingstone is a visual artist who is based in the North East of
England. His work deals with human impact upon landscapes and habitats
and often involves collaboration with museums and archives, academic
institutions and individuals with specialist knowledge and skills. He has
developed major projects for the British Library, the National Trust, Durham
University and the Museum of Art and Design in New York.
Venue: Edinburgh Honey Co, 178 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QQ
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Warhol After Hours
Step into the vibrant world of Warhol After Hours at Dovecot Studios! This exclusive event offers a fusion of socialising and art appreciation against the backdrop of Warhol’s groundbreaking works.
READ MORE
Pedal Power: Cycling and Activism in Edinburgh
This exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh has been created by groups in Edinburgh who are campaigning to make our city a safe place for cycling.
READ MORE
FISHING: In Airt & Sang with Tripple - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Join us on 3rd May at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in celebration to launch FISHING, our May exhibition with an early evening session of songs from harmony singers Tripple.
READ MORE
Inception Art Show
Inception returns to Dalkeith Palace from 3rd to 12th May 2024, showcasing a curated collection of artists.
READ MORE
FISHING: An Exhibition by Stephanïe Vandëm
FISHING is a modern exploration of contemporary identities and heritage from artist Stephanïe Vandëm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 3rd May!
READ MORE
Edinburgh Rising from the Ashes: 200 Years of the Scottish Fire Service
Journey through two centuries of firefighting legacy with our special exhibition created in partnership with the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage.
READ MORE
Brick Fest Live
For the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on LEGO® event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK debut this Spring at the Royal Highland Centre!
READ MORE
Festival of Freedom
Beetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!
READ MORE
Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path
The forthcoming exhibition Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path aims to bring this talented artist back to public attention.
READ MORESponsored Links
Find other events in Edinburgh
Sponsored Links