{"id":12313,"date":"2025-07-08T08:31:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/seed-stories-art-installation-also-serves-as-hotel-for-bees\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T08:31:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:31:17","slug":"seed-stories-art-installation-also-serves-as-hotel-for-bees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/seed-stories-art-installation-also-serves-as-hotel-for-bees\/","title":{"rendered":"Seed Stories art installation also serves as \u2018hotel\u2019 for bees"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Nestled in the heart of Wakehurst, Kew\u2019s wild botanic garden in West Sussex, a remarkable new installation is teaching us how art and science can unite for bee conservation. \u201cSeed Stories\u201d by visual artist Kristina Pulejkova is more than just a work of art. It is a thoughtful, practical contribution to pollinator conservation in the UK, blending sustainability, science, and digital technology in a way that feels both innovative and deeply meaningful.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeed Stories\u201d features four striking wooden sculptures, each carefully crafted to serve as both an artwork and a bee hotel. Pulejkova\u2019s vision was to create pieces that not only inspire the imagination but also provide real refuge for bees at a time when their habitats are increasingly threatened by environmental changes. The design of these pollinator hotels draws direct inspiration from the Millennium Seed Bank\u2019s collection at Wakehurst. This seed bank is the largest underground resource of its kind in the world and plays a vital role in conserving wild plant species for the future. Pulejkova\u2019s sculptures use untreated marine ply and cedar, materials chosen for their environmental compatibility, natural antifungal properties, and aromatic qualities. These choices help ensure that the hotels remain safe and comfortable for bees, especially during periods of extreme heat in British summers.<\/p>\n

Designer: Kristina Pulejkova<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The creation of \u201cSeed Stories\u201d was a truly collaborative process. Pulejkova worked closely with Dr Janine Griffiths-Lee, who leads the \u201cTrees for Bees\u201d habitat restoration initiative. Every detail of the pollinator hotels is rooted in scientific research. The entrance holes, for example, are based on data about bee preferences, while the color palette was selected for its appeal to the bees\u2019 visual spectrum. Blues, yellows, and violets are favored, while reds and greens are avoided, reflecting how bees perceive color in nature. These design choices do more than attract bees. They allow researchers at Wakehurst to collect pollen left behind in the hotels, helping them study which species are drawn to different tree types. This transforms the installation into a living laboratory, offering valuable insights into how pollinators interact with their environment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

A unique feature of \u201cSeed Stories\u201d is its integration of digital technology. Each of the four sculptures includes an augmented reality (AR) experience, accessible through a dedicated app. When visitors scan the sculptures, they can enjoy interactive educational stories about specific seeds from the Millennium Seed Bank. These stories highlight the crucial role of the facility in climate preservation, biodiversity, and global food security, making the learning experience both engaging and memorable. By installing pollinator hotels directly within the landscape and aligning their design with ongoing scientific research, \u201cSeed Stories\u201d contributes to broader conservation efforts at Wakehurst. The project not only provides safe havens for bees but also promotes biodiversity and helps scientists better understand the delicate relationships between pollinators and plants.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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