"Dead Bee," Tradigital NFT Artwork, speaks to Colony Collapse Disorder and the dying off of the bee population worldwide. These creations and other traditional art and exhibits stem from my investigation of how rising CO2 levels contribute to the die-off of bees. Researchers found that rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere from manufacturing have caused a dramatic reduction of protein in pollen. The lack of protein in this vital food source for honey bees has reduced their reproduction ability significantly. This reduction in bees will considerably impact food resources; bees help provide approximately 60% of man's agricultural foods.
ARTIST: theOtherEd
TITLE: Dead Bee
DATE: 2022
MEDIUM: *Tradigital
TOOLS USED: Acrylic Paint, Graphite, Canvas, Computer
RESOLUTION: 300dpi
PRINT: Mono Print 36" x 45"
I AM THE PROBLEM
Work from 2009 to 2025 addressing the
ongoing environmental crises.
"Burke's handling of subject matter is direct.
His imagery communicates like vivid writing..."
– Peter Malon
"His exploration of a medium he's termed "tradigital"
brings together his traditional painting practice with contemporary digital creation and presentation..."
– Sarah Simpson
Gallery Director SUNY Oneonta
"More impressive than his mastery of several media, techniques, and composition is how seamlessly he merges message with media and metaphor..."
– Carla Rae Johnson
Artist/Sculptor/Art Educator/Activist
"Art is my only tool or voice to convey my concerns about the damage we are doing to the delicate ecosystem. Art can be so much more than a pretty picture; it is how humans have conveyed their time here from the beginning of humankind."
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