# Holy Honeycomb Art Tomas Gabzdil Libertiny's Jesus Statue Made by Bees By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesus-statue-made-by-bees References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/06/23/sculpture-made-by-bees/) & [studiolibertiny](http://www.studiolibertiny.com/) Tomas Gabzdil Libertiny's Jesus Statue made by bees is one of the most creative things I have every seen. Bees are known for one of two things, making honey or stinging you. Well, we can now add 'artist' to their collective resume. The base of the [Jesus statue made by bees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ii-1) was created by Libertiny, then he encased it in glass along with [40,000 bees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host). The bees began to create a [honeycomb over the framework](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shannan-beehive-observation-cabin), giving the statue the texture and color you see in the photographs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bee-generated Art:** Exploring the potential for bees to create unique and intricate artwork through honeycomb structures opens up new possibilities for artistic expression. - **Bio-inspired Sculptures:** Utilizing natural processes and organisms, like bees, to create sculptures showcases the potential for integrating biology and art in innovative ways. - **Sustainable Artistic Materials:** Using honeycomb structures produced by bees not only provides a visually stunning aesthetic but also highlights the potential for sustainable and eco-friendly art materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The intersection of art and nature presents an opportunity for artists and designers to explore unconventional materials and processes in their work, pushing the boundaries of creativity. - **Beekeeping and Apiary:** The collaboration between artists and beekeepers opens up new avenues for sustainable beekeeping practices while creating unique products such as bee-generated sculptures. - **Experiential Marketing:** Incorporating bio-inspired sculptures and bee-generated art into experiential marketing campaigns can create memorable and visually captivating brand experiences that resonate with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Adorable Bee-Inspired Candlesticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeinspired-candlesticks.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beehive-system.md) - [Evolving Hybrid Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-one.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Bee-Watching Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shannan-beehive-observation-cabin.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md)