_____            __ _   _       _
  / ____|          / _| | (_)     (_)
 | |     _ __ __ _| |_| |_ ___   ___ ___ _ __ ___
 | |    | '__/ _` |  _| __| \ \ / / / __| '_ ` _ \
 | |____| | | (_| | | | |_| |\ V /| \__ \ | | | | |     12/12/2009 - 14/02/2010
  \_____|_|  \__,_|_|  \__|_| \_/ |_|___/_| |_| |_|     Arnolfini, Bristol (UK)

Janek Simon

From Craftivism

Jump to: navigation, search


A short study of individuality and difference amongst bees and their products

Janek Simon (PL)

Janek Simon has developed a display in collaboration with the scientist Józef Bukowski that explores the individual psychology of bees, and how this effects the making of honeycomb. Seemingly meticulously crafted, honeycomb is produced by bees with an incredible array of difference. This scientific display presents the bees in a way that allows the individualism to be seen in their bodily forms, their behaviour and their productivity. Remaining pragmatic at its core, Simon's work seeks to bypass mainstream modes for producing culture and objects, often to exist within his personal cycle of manufacturing. His works give the appearance of simplicity, yet they offer insight into possibilities for a wider understanding of how things work or are made. A colouring book is available for visitors to take away.
Retrieved from "http://www.craftivism.net/wiki/Janek_Simon"
Personal tools