Detroit Hives by Spruce Tone Films here
Detroit Hives follows Tim Paule and Nicole Lindsey, a young couple from East Detroit, who are working hard to bring diversity to the field of beekeeping and create opportunities for young Detroit natives to overcome adversity. It is estimated that Detroit has with well over 90,000 empty housing lots to date. In an effort to address this issue, Tim and Nicole have been purchasing vacant lots and converting them into bee farms. Detroit Hives explores the importance of bringing diversity to beekeeping and rebuilding inner-city communities one hive at a time.
This video does a really good job of highlighting the fact that education is a pillar of Detroit Hives mission. I think that by emphasizing that, their ability to involve the community will grow even more than it has.
ReplyDeleteThis work reminds me of Brandan “BMike” Odums who paints large scale murals on abandon buildings in New Orleans. I love the way artists use their surroundings that are typically a negative and turn them into a source of light for their community.
ReplyDeleteAlia you also might enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQwKkK1bggY
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In our first issue we profiled a group of artists in Detroit who started painting dilapidated buildings "Tiggerific Orange" to bring attention to urban decay. We love these guys! Read more at www.goodmagazine.com. Video directed by Bristol Baughan, Shot by Jeff Becker and music by Tom Van Buskirk and Ian Walsh courtesy of PigFactory USA.
This couple is breathing life back into Detroit. They are taking the negative (empty lots and lack of nature) and using those possibilities to enhance the nature around them, not only by increasing the bee population, but by educating their community with whats important. Very inspiring to see, you can enhance your community at any stage.
ReplyDeleteThis project seems to combine urbanization and agriculture in the best way. By giving back to their community in this way, they are rebuilding it ecologically, and that approach is tailored to their specific location. I wonder how well this approach would work in other cities should it be implemented.
ReplyDeleteMaintaining 34 hives has to be a lot of work!! Their work to help preserve such an essential part of life as we know it is so vital and precious. I think it is very noble of them to have the desire to convert empty lots into beehive farms, already accomplishing 7 lot transformations in Detroit; this undoubtedly has already made such a difference in the bee population. This project is a great example of combining ecology, life and ecosystems to show the difference that art can make within our world. Props to this couple for their hard work, determination, grit and big hearts.
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