These artworks are part of the Sustain series. To connect the themes in my project to the history of American vegetable gardening, especially the WWII era victory gardens, where Americans grew 60% of their produce during the war, Ivana creates artworks with a vintage aesthetic. She wants to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when more people grew food in the backyard and community gardens. Ivana innovated a technique using mixed media and digital photography image transfer on aluminum to create these unique artworks in warm tones that recall the historic tintype process. Subtle inclusions of the contemporary urban environment connect us from our past to our present and the artworks highlight a means to a more sustainable future. To learn more click here to read the full artist statement
Bee Hive in October
Bee Hive in October
You stand near the hive on an autumn afternoon and watch the steady stream of worker bees returning home. Can you imagine the soft hum of thousands of bees preparing for winter, each one carrying out her essential work? Picture yourself catching the sweet scent of wildflowers drifting on the breeze as bees buzz past, entering and exiting their wooden fortress. You realize in this moment how much depends on their survival. The warm sepia tones of the weathered hive boxes harmonize with the golden light of late October. The smooth, luminous surface of the mixed media with photo transfer contrasts with the raw aluminum edges that frame this intimate view. This artwork expresses the profound interconnection between bees and our dependence on their quiet, essential labor.
Envision this contemplative artwork in your kitchen, study, or dining room, where it reminds you daily of the delicate web that sustains us. Guests pause before it, sharing stories about the bees in their own gardens or their concern for declining pollinator populations. The piece sparks meaningful conversations about what we can do to protect these creatures who pollinate a third of our food supply. This artwork celebrates the care we must extend to the beings who care for us in return.
“I was interested in learning more about beekeeping because bees are responsible for pollinating about 1/3 of the food supply. I was inspired to make this artwork after attending a beekeeping demonstration! It is titled “Bee Hive in October”. Bees are so important to the existence of life on planet Earth because of their pollination services. That’s why it’s so important to protect bees. When I first learned about this I decided to include bees and beekeeping into my artwork series, Sustain.”
This signed and numbered limited edition mixed media 8" x10" artwork is part of the Sustain series, created with archival materials for lasting beauty. It is coated in an UV light protection spray. Only 20 will ever be handmade by Ivana. Due to the handmade process, expect the edges of the image to vary slightly. The watermark is only for internet display and will not be on your art. There is a slight surface texture which results in small highlights when photographed. If you need help to envison how it will look a free digital mockup is available so you can see exactly how it will look in your space before adding it to your collection. Contact Ivana for this service.
Currently no. 1/20 is available for you to enjoy.
