Calvin Chee - Environmental Artist

Tom Price & Paraburdoo

A two week residencey of the north-west produced a series of workshops that engaged the local children with the theme of This little light.

Reincarnated Seascape

An educational art piece that explores the consumption of plastic and water in modern society.

Awesome International arts festival 2013

A series of workshops with kids of all age groups which explores the use of basic animation with the use of recycle bicycle wheel.

Isabelle Illustation

Beehive kickstart Festival 2013

Commissioned by Propel in 2013 for the Kickstart Festival, the Beehive stretches over thirty meters and was constructed out of plastic compounds. The inflatable sculpture draws a comparison between the working class man and the worker bee. The colours used reinforce this comparison, prominently featuring bright yellow which is present in both high-visibility workwear and the colouration of bees. The sculpture showcases how similar we actually are to humble insect.

The form of the Beehive also provides an interactive analogy that explores how the journey may be more meaningful than the destination. The sculpture focuses our thoughts and views on what could actually be coming round the corner and in the end we will always be surprised.

Collaboration Artist: Calvin Chee & Matt Mcveigh

Location: Perth Cultural Centre

Materials: Plastic Composites