Susan Hauri-Downing ecoartist


This series of self-portraits reflects on my first year of beekeeping, a time of uncertainty, insecurity and inexperience, and questions the actions and responsibilities of the beekeeper.

Keeper
A keeper's testament, 2014, detail, Laser-etched, found Swiss brood room window 10x15cm; 13x18cm; 30x37cm


Keeper
A keeper's testament, 2014, Digital photographic prints


Keeper
A keeper's testament, 2014, Varroa destructor (varroa mites); Laser-etched, found Swiss brood room window 10x15cm; 13x18cm; 30x37cm


Keeper
A keeper's testament, 2014, detail, Varroa destructor (varroa mites); Laser-etched, found Swiss brood room window 10x15cm; 13x18cm; 30x37cm


Keeper
A keeper's testament, 2014, Installation view, Digital photographic prints


Keeper
A keeper's testament, 2014, Varroa destructor (varroa mites)