As a social practice, Macko’s work addresses life’s fundamental questions. She photographs the process of the life and death of plants that serves as a metaphor of our brief existence. As an artist working with many media, including photography, printmaking, and installation, Macko wishes to present the natural world’s often hidden beauty in the photos she takes. In recording the life cycle of bee-attracting flora, she hopes to shed light on our own brief lifespan.

In the exhibition The Fragile Bee, Macko looks closely at the world of bees, not only to examine their biology and somatic features, but also to study their habitat and highly organized society. The group of works consists of four interconnected multi-disciplinary and multi-media installations. This compelling work is not only meant to inform the public about the plight of the bees but also to raise awareness of our interdependent relationship with them.

Artists’ Reception & Gallery Talk

Thursday, January 27, 5:00 p.m., Virtual