Hommel-in-doos

2011

Steel, brass, plastic, electronics, taxidermy

160 x 40 x 40 cm

This bumblebee is equipped with a head-up-display, communication antenna and a small weapons array like fighterpilots would have. With a larger wingspan for more lift and speed, this bumblebee represents the further evolved bumblebee species 10 years from now.

With weapons for self-defence in a harshening world, the existence of this bumblebee ironically ensures our survival as well…