The Plight of the Bumblebee

The Plight of the Bumblebee plays in Rimsky-Kirsakov’s famed composition to explore a quieter, more urgent flight. A black and white cow, crowned in dandelions, calmly eats a flower as a lone bumblebee hovers nearby. The musical score of Flight if the Bumblebee is woven into the red background, suggesting a harmony mow at risk. This tender, pastoral image carries a deeper warning: without bees, pollination fails; without their plants, bees vanish. Even simple acts – like grazing – can ripple through our ecosystem. A portrait of innocence, and unintended consequence.

Artist Details

Artwork ref: 2798
Artist: Helen Parsons
Title: The Plight of the Bumblebee
Media: Acrylics
Theme: Section 1: 2D Small Works, any medium, open theme
Sale Price: $395

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