# Crystallized Insect Carcasses Scientist Simon Park Turns Dead Bees into Glittering Gems By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-bees References: [wired](http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-08/06/bee-crystals) & [exploringtheinvisible](http://exploringtheinvisible.com/2013/07/27/bee-jewelled-found-dead-bees-and-copper-sulphate/) Sending them to a much better place, scientist Simon Park takes the found bodies of dead bees and turns them into [beautiful blue crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minion-figure) using the magic of lab experimentation. Where have all the bees been disappearing to lately? Hopefully they are all turning into [stunning jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caratbee) that can neither sting nor frighten innocent bystanders any more. Simon Park, however, wants to draw attention to the plight of the bees, drawing inspiration from The Crystal World by JG Ballard where chemical substances turn everything they touch into sparkling crystals. Calling his project Bee-Jewelled, the scientist turned artist uses a concentration of copper sulphate to coat the bodies of the dead bees and turn them into mystifying blue trinkets that wouldn't be so bothersome at a summer picnic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Memorabilia:** Creating objects of sentimental value using sustainable materials to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts. - **Natural-inspired Art:** Using elements from nature to create unique and captivating artwork, sparking conversations about environmental issues. - **Bio-inspired Innovation:** Exploring nature's solutions to various challenges and applying them to technology and design for sustainable and efficient solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Integrating natural elements and sustainable practices to create eco-conscious and visually appealing products. - **Environmental Conservation:** Utilizing creative approaches to raise awareness about ecological issues and promote responsible environmental stewardship. - **Materials Science:** Developing new and innovative materials derived from natural sources to create sustainable and bio-inspired solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Pollinator-Supporting Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birks-for-bees.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Voice-Informed Gemstones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-gems.md) - [Bee-Friendly Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-bricks.md) - [Lab-Grown Stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydiamond.md) - [Bee-Free Honey Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melibio.md)