The world of art is not a world of immortality but of metamorphosis. ~André Malraux
For Kristine, creating this bee collection has been an inspiring journey where she falls more in love with her creations and education process each day. Daily meditations and visualizations inspire clarity of the message and details for each piece she creates.
"It fascinates me how much the bee has been worshiped and admired by cultures and educators for thousands of years. The bee is truly magical."
MELLONIA
The goddess of bees and bee keepers. She surrenders to our mighty honey bee and feeds them sweetness and positive vibes.
The queen bee serves her community hive by having sex with forty male bees daily.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 72x58
NEITH
Egyptian warrior goddess, veiled goddess. The first century historian, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, noted the inscription on Neith’s temple called 'House of the Bee':
I am All That Has Been, That Is, and That Will Be. No mortal has yet been able to lift the veil that covers Me.
Neith, in a metamorphosis state in order to see the queen bee’s point of view. Veiled, she keeps her transformation sacred.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 40x18
DEVORAH
Heroine and prophetess, whose name means bee. She speaks her mind. Her powerful voice pollinates the universe, demanding change and stirring her followers to action.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 24x24
DOLOROUS
She who sees through bees. She is deeply saddened by how the world is treating our earth. She’s overwhelmed by how much harder her precious bees must work.
Dolorous definition; feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 16X16
BEE AWARE
Be aware of your surroundings, listen and pay attention to your spiritual messages and signs.
The Bee has been referenced as a wise spiritual messenger.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 16X16
*SOLD*
H.E.L.P.
H.ope for our “helpless hands”
E.ducate our “helpless hands”
L.ove our “helpless hands”
P.rotect our “helpless hands”
Our children’s future depends on us to help flourish the bee population. During my research I found one common thread from bee keepers and bee enthusiasts... we can HELP by planting more flowers.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 16x16
*SOLD*
ADMIRMATION
ADMIRMATION
ADMIRMATION
It’s humbling how dependent we are on this amazing nurturer, the honey bee. Next time you see a bee, stand back and admire the beauty, grace and sweetness they bring to human kind.
Symbolizes: Awareness . worship . Empathy
LOVE
ADMIRMATION
ADMIRMATION
Love and adore the mighty
beautiful honey bee. Cherish each
and every single one.
Symbolizes: Love . Devotion . Salute
NECTAR
ADMIRMATION
NECTAR
Nurture on desperate measures… mother these creatures. Mothers provide "nectar" (milk) to nourish our littles ones.
Symbolizes: Power . Vulnerability . Noble
HOW THE CREATION BEGAN...
In a December 2018 art show in the heart of Soho New York, Kristine featured three pieces: Admiration, Love and Nectar. The theme was "The Next Step", and the artists were asked to provide their perception on environmental, political, and social views. Kristine was excited and clear on her message.
Her concept for the "The Next Step" was inspired by women leading and nurturing our ever-changing world. Together, with the powerful honey bee, they are creating promise for “The Next Step” on Earth.
Albert Einstein once said, “If the bees disappeared off the face of the earth, man would only have 4 years left to live.”
Bee symbolism is rich with sensuality, nectar, community, and the Goddess."I believe there’s a huge shift happening with all aspects of our world and I’m certain that women will be the Next Step to these positive transformations. Thankfully, the population of women leaders is rapidly growing and creating positive change to our universe.” ~Kristine Andrea
Kristine is currently working on the Queen Bee Collection at her Calgary Studio, and she returning to New York this March to feature Mellonia in the Grand Opening of NYA Gallery in Tribeca.
This is kristine andrea at the "The Next Step" group art show in New York City