Tomáš Libertíny, The Honeycomb Vase.
‘Made by bees’ (red edition), 2007.
Beeswax
24 x 16 x 16 cm
Private collection
photo © Raoul Kramer.
...I wanted to push the envelope of what is possible by understanding a non-industrial process and what it entails. Whereas designers are limited by machines, in this case, I was limited by bees. It was an architecture harnessed directly from nature. The more you understand - the more you can do. It was and is a spiritual journey which teaches you kindness and patience. I have never met an arrogant beekeeper. One can only wonder why...