Speaking with Bees

Chris Hagen's "Woeful Bowlful" reflects the decline of pollinators and agricultural instability through stoneware installations. Drawing from personal experiences in beekeeping and agricultural apiculture, Hagen emphasizes the fragile balance between humans and pollinators. The installation serves as a visual narrative, illustrating the potential consequences of empty hives leading to empty bowls.

Lillian Whitaker challenges Anthropocentric perspectives by collaborating with bees in her art practice. As a Meanjin (Brisbane) artist, she focuses on ecological themes such as symbiosis and mutualism within European honeybee colonies. Through immersive art experiences, Whitaker aims to underscore the significance of ecological harmony in the human-dominated Anthropocene era.

Peter Breen's recent works reflect his observations and connections with the Australian East Coast environment, from Brisbane to Melbourne. Through drawings and relief prints, he explores the intricate life cycles and interdependence of the environment, shedding light on the impact of climate change on these delicate ecosystems.