The Ox-Born Bee

The Ox-Born Bee was made with curiosity regarding the lore of these intimidating creatures. In an attempt to suppress fear aroused by several encounters with urban swarms and to extend admiration of beasts to the insect realm, many allegories have been recorded. Certain tales from Native American tribes, medieval Europe, and Middle Eastern regions allude to a very sacred role played by bees. To many of my indigenous ancestors, they formed a bridge between the natural world and the underworld. The ox-born bee is a recurring belief that a swarm of bees originated from the carcass of an animal bearing some remnant of its soul.

Exhibited at:
Signal Channel: Contemporary Video Art, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha, NE 2006
Rewind at New Wight Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2006