Artists are a strange folk. They’re constantly carried off into different spheres. One moment they’re brimming with romantic emotion and lyrical feelings; the next, they’re diving deep into philosophical reflections or getting swept away by a playful mood … That’s exactly what’s happening with me right now. Well then, my beloved bee family, shall we play? Here’s a little bee that looks like a bear. Actually, no—this is a bear pretending to be a bee! Do they have anything in common? What could possibly connect them? Actually, there is a link: honey, that sweet amber treat. The bear—instantly recognizable as the painting’s central figure—wins our hearts with its touching naivety and friendly vibe. Funny and adorable, it seems to say, “Let’s go get some bear-sized treats together!” You almost expect it to lift off the ground at any moment and buzz over to the nearest flower. Rumor has it he’s guarding a magical hive filled with honey that grants the dearest wishes of the forest dwellers. Perhaps you, too, could try making a wish—who knows, it just might come true!
