The Hive is an installation and experience created by Wolfgang Buttress.It was commissioned by the UK Government to form the centrepiece of the UK pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo. Wolfgang was inspired by the work of Dr Martin Bencsik on bee vibration and communication patterns
Illuminated by 1000 LED lights, the Hive represents a vast honey bee hive. It's linked to one of Kew's hives and the lights flicker in time to vibrations caused when the bees communicate with one another.
At Kew Gardens the scientists and horticulturists are exploring the worrying decline of bee populations and investigating the relationship between plants and their pollinators.
In your first photo it does look like it's vibrating - the way there are lots of jagged edges. Looks like a very interesting installation, and one that educates as well as looks fascinating.
ReplyDeleteMuch needed work and a stunning work of art
ReplyDeleteThat is a piece of art.
ReplyDeleteQuite a sculpture. Is it a permanent installation there?
ReplyDeleteWow, must be fascinating to watch the lights go on and off.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great artwork - it must be amazing at night.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating/extraordinary piece of work! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading Bill Bryson's latest book about Britain and cannot help but think of you several times a day. Love that hive! :-)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting structure.
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a very big work, literally and functionally, and really awesome. I can't imagine how long to finish it.
ReplyDeleteI think that was an great work..and very interesting one to.
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great installation
ReplyDeleteI have never been there and my wife keeps on about taking for a visit
ReplyDeleteThat looks very impressive!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cool piece of art! And it's good to highlight the decline of the bees.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting..... There has been a lot of talk her about the decline of Honey Bees... That would be horrible if we lost them... Hubby and I love HONEY.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about how the bees communicate with each other. NEAT.
Hugs,
Betsy
The first photo to looks like a swarm of bees swarming, as if there is movement. Cool!
ReplyDeleteAwareness of the plight of the world's bees and the danger to the world's food production needs all the attention that can be brought to it.
I definitely brake for hive installations.
ReplyDeleteThat looks very strange !
ReplyDeleteIt sure is an intricate piece. Bad news about the bee population decreasing that will cause heaps of problems in agriculture.
ReplyDeleteThis intricate work of art is beautiful in its own right and for the symbolism, but then when you explained how it is actually connected to a real hive it became even more amazing. I hope the Kew Garden team (and others studying the problem) are successful -- our life depends on them!
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