Global Swarming: An Exploration and Reflection of Colony Collapse Disorder

Featuring artwork by members of Texas Wax

Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75210
(214) 428-7476
www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

September 4, 2009 – January 3, 2010

Opening reception: September 4, 6-8 pm
Grand Opening of Butterfly House: September 12 & 13

Texas Discovery Gardens is located through Gate 6 at Fair Park

Global Swarming is an inaugural exhibit in conjunction with the Grand Opening of the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium.

Artists featured:
Ivonne Acero
Kristy Battani
Trayc Claybrook
Charlotte Cornett
Rhonda Daniel
Linda Disosway
Diane reader Dorn
Brett Dryer
Peggy Epner
Nancy Ferro
Laura Griffin
Darlene Hartman
Carolyn Fox Hearne
Antoaneta Melnikova Hillman
Larry Kitchen
Teri Leuders
Jackie Maclelland
Cheryl McClure
Carmen Menza
Junanne Peck
Michelle Pryor
Janet Reynolds
Patty Rooney
Susan Sposler-Carstarphen
Silvia Thornton
Carolyn Todd
VET
Deanna Wood
Mary Wright

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Texas WAX/Dallas in partnership with Texas Discovery Gardens presents GLOBAL SWARMING, reflections upon Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). In conjunction with the State Fair of Texas, we have invited Texas Wax members, state wide, to participate. Our common bond is the use of bees wax in our work.

Encaustic wax is an ancient painting method enjoying a resurgence today.

One is every 3 bites of our food is dependent upon the pollination of bees. Since 2006, there has been an alarming decrease within the bee population. CCD is the perfect storm of stresses.

Apiary overcrowding, loss of nectar due to habitat reduction, pesticides, pollination of crops with low nutritional value, exposure to contaminated water supplies as well as high levels of the Varroa mite factor into this alarming situation.

It is our intention to bring to light the importance of this issue. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with TDG and to interface with the community. Please join us in this thoughful exchange.

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