Not to be a buzzkill, but without bees, we’re in trouble. Beyond creating delicious honey, these small, loveable insects have a major role in the world's...

The Hive

Location:

29 Loftus Street
2000 NSW
Australia

Venue:
Jessie Street Gardens
The Hive
The Hive

Artist Details

Josh McAuliffe

Beam Hacker

Josh McAuliffe aka Beam Hacker is a Perth installation artist, event producer and lighting designer who has collaborated with countless musicians and artists for performances, including Pond, Spacey Jane and Crooked Colours. His immersive installations have also been seen across several Australian festivals and venues, including White Night Festival, Carriageworks Sydney, Perth Festival and the West Australian Museum.

Access and Inclusion

  • Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.
  • Features Audio - The event features audio.
  • Intense Lighting Effects - The event features intense lighting effects.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

Collaborator:
Mike Midnight

Not to be a buzzkill, but without bees, we’re in trouble. Beyond creating delicious honey, these small, loveable insects have a major role in the world's ecosystem, as they cross-pollinate flora, which improves our biodiversity and helps to prevent the spread of disease.

The Hive is a tribute to these small, unsung heroes, creating a giant hive of glistening honeycombs to showcase their ingenious designs on a large scale. Towering above us in a black frame, resembling a beekeeper's view through glass, these 3D-layered hexagons glow, echoing the magic, liveliness, and everyday beauty of a bee’s vital busy work.

Content Warning: This installation features intense lighting and may not be safe for people with epilepsy and other conditions with sensitivity to light. Viewer discretion is advised.

Country represented by installation: Australia

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Access and Inclusion

  • Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.
  • Features Audio - The event features audio.
  • Intense Lighting Effects - The event features intense lighting effects.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.