In this woodcut print the beekeepers tending their hives in the wilelaiki thickets of Kohala go about the routine activities involved in maintaining healthy honeybee colonies. The second beekeeper from left is smoking a hive to calm the bees so he can open the hive without getting stung. The third beekeeper has just pried the lid off a hive and will lift out the frames examining development of the honeycomb, the location and state of the queen and looking for the myriad of subtle clues that tell the story of how the hive is functioning. The first beekeeper is carrying a hive loaded with honey to the truck, where they will transport them to the warehouse for harvesting.
It is essential that the hives are checked and treated regularly to ensure that the bees are healthy and the predatory varroa mites and hive beetles are under control. These pests, which were recently introduced in Hawaii, make it almost impossible for honeybee populations to exist in the wild, because the bees cannot control these pests without help from humans.
“The Beekeeper” is in homage to the 1568 drawing of the same title by Dutch artist Pieter Bruegel. Scholars have analyzed this mysterious drawing of three beekeepers and a boy in a tree, indicating that it refers to the conflict between the Catholic and Protestant churches. In this Hawaiian version I recreated Bruegel’s distinct composition and added modern day implements and technology. The tree is modified slightly to evoke the wilelaiki tree. Some scholars believe the foreground plant in Bruegel’s image is an indigenous plaintain, which I transformed into the endemic Hawaiian plantain, kuahiwi laukahi, which is endangered. The palms in the upper left corner are a feature of the Kohala wilelaiki bee yard.
The Beekeepers Giclee (Archival Reproduction)
Dimensions: 14″ h x 21″w
$265.00
Giclees are digital prints reproduced from original art. My original art is photographed by a professional art photographer who captures the subtle details that make my woodcut prints special, like textured wood grain and color gradations. The highest quality archival pigments and paper are used in the printing process, and your print should last for more than a lifetime when cared for properly.
Print dimensions are listed. Contact me for custom sizing and pricing.
Details:
Each print is signed personally by me and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Custom printed per order on a beautiful, heavy weight off-white archival paper.
Giclee prints come with a 1 ½ inch margin, which adds 3 inches to each dimension.
Print size may vary by 1/2” to accommodate scaling in size.
Each print is rolled into a sturdy tube for safe shipping. USPS Priority shipping, unless otherwise requested.
Shipping costs a flat fee of $20 for up to 4 prints in the same package. Allow up to 3 weeks for the production of your custom print and 5 days for shipping.
Custom sizing is available. Contact me to discuss.
UV plexiglass is recommended for framing your print.
Print Editions and my Take on Reproductions
Because printmakers produce an edition of original prints that are numbered, in the past, most artists who work in this medium have not offered giclees. However, with the rise of digital art I am committed to offering reproductions because I want to make a sustainable living through my art. Also, many more people can enjoy beautiful art in their homes because these reproductions are more affordable. For both of those reasons it makes me very happy to let go of this ancient tradition! I still honor the tradition by offering an image as a giclee print only after all of the original prints in that edition are sold out in my studio collection.
| Weight | 4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 × .125 × 21 in |
| Print Type | Original Prints |
| Number of prints in edition | 31 – 50 |
| Height | 21 |
| Width | 14 |
| Technique | Woodcut |
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