Yarrow in Paradise
Yarrow in Paradise, Landesanstalt für Bienenkunde Universität Hohenheim, 2021; Photo: bildhuebsche Fotografie – Andreas Koerner
Yarrow in Paradise, Landesanstalt für Bienenkunde Universität Hohenheim, 2021; Photo: bildhuebsche Fotografie – Andreas Koerner
Yarrow in Paradise
State Institute for bee science University of Vaihingen
The Yarrow in Paradise is a mural consisting of many individual parts. A relief made of lime wood, carved by hand.
What do the bees need?
They need an intact ecosystem. Ideally a paradise. A paradisiacal garden consisting of a sea of different trees and flowering plants.
I found the image of the yarrow to be representative of this ideal state. One of many wild flowers that provide bees with food and a vital habitat.
We now live in a civilized and complex world and in many places on this earth we are far removed from paradise. The once intact ecosystem has been out of joint for some time now. Bees, among others, are feeling the full force of this.
The image of the yarrow also stands for this world of interrupted life cycles and complex connections and breaks, as it is taken apart in its depiction, broken down into its individual parts: Roots, flower, petals, fruits, seeds, stems and leaves stand there individually. The intact picture suffers a break. This differentiated representation of the individual plant parts is also found in scientific illustrations and stands for: research, analysis, teaching, training, further education, communication and much more.
Further differentiations within the wooden relief can be found in the details: references to other plants appear again and again: for example, the flowers of lavender can be found on the stem of the yarrow. On the leaf are depictions of columbine flowers. The result is a complex picture of interwoven plant representations. The whole is complemented by countless small details. Creating the picture requires precision and dedication. Viewing the picture also demands precision and dedication. Dealing with the subject demands our full attention so that the bees will soon be back in paradise.
Other plants integrated into the relief:
Lupine, wild mallow, asters, dahlias, sloe, peacock, cherry blossom, hawthorn, gooseberry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, wild vine, ivy, climbing rose.
Material
Carved lime wood. Partially painted. Total size: 290 × 700 cm.
Yarrow in Paradise
Yarrow in Paradise, Landesanstalt für Bienenkunde Universität Hohenheim, 2021; Photo: bildhuebsche Fotografie – Andreas Koerner
Yarrow in Paradise, Landesanstalt für Bienenkunde Universität Hohenheim, 2021; Photo: bildhuebsche Fotografie – Andreas Koerner
Yarrow in Paradise
State Institute for bee science University of Vaihingen
The Yarrow in Paradise is a mural consisting of many individual parts. A relief made of lime wood, carved by hand.
What do the bees need?
They need an intact ecosystem. Ideally a paradise. A paradisiacal garden consisting of a sea of different trees and flowering plants.
I found the image of the yarrow to be representative of this ideal state. One of many wild flowers that provide bees with food and a vital habitat.
We now live in a civilized and complex world and in many places on this earth we are far removed from paradise. The once intact ecosystem has been out of joint for some time now. Bees, among others, are feeling the full force of this.
The image of the yarrow also stands for this world of interrupted life cycles and complex connections and breaks, as it is taken apart in its depiction, broken down into its individual parts: Roots, flower, petals, fruits, seeds, stems and leaves stand there individually. The intact picture suffers a break. This differentiated representation of the individual plant parts is also found in scientific illustrations and stands for: research, analysis, teaching, training, further education, communication and much more.
Further differentiations within the wooden relief can be found in the details: references to other plants appear again and again: for example, the flowers of lavender can be found on the stem of the yarrow. On the leaf are depictions of columbine flowers. The result is a complex picture of interwoven plant representations. The whole is complemented by countless small details. Creating the picture requires precision and dedication. Viewing the picture also demands precision and dedication. Dealing with the subject demands our full attention so that the bees will soon be back in paradise.
Other plants integrated into the relief:
Lupine, wild mallow, asters, dahlias, sloe, peacock, cherry blossom, hawthorn, gooseberry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, wild vine, ivy, climbing rose.
Material
Carved lime wood. Partially painted. Total size: 290 × 700 cm.