Honeycomb: Where Industrial Energy Meets the Art of the Beehive
At the epicenter of my latest art installation, Honeycomb, is the ultimate symbol of disciplined work: the bee. This piece was brought to life in collaboration with Litgrid, the country’s electricity transmission system operator, which works tirelessly to ensure energy stability across Lithuania and Europe.
Finding Inspiration in the Hum of Machinery
In my creative practice, I am constantly searching for ways to give a second life to secondary raw materials, immortalizing them through large-scale forms. Seeking inspiration for this specific project, I visited the “LitPol Link” converter station in Alytus.
The intense hum of the machinery there instantly reminded me of a beehive—an organized, rhythmic, and perpetually functioning mechanism. As I walked through the territory, discarded electrical components caught my eye. Striped glass insulators offered a subtle nod to the bodies of insects, while obsolete heaters perfectly envisioned their wings. In that moment, the remnants of our electrical system became the foundational materials for the installation.
The Symbolism of Bees: Diligence and Teamwork
Delving deeper into the symbolism of bees, I realized that their core values organically merge with the principles of our modern energy system. Diligence, collaboration, and absolute dedication to a common goal are universal necessities.
In “Honeycomb,” the bees serve as a metaphor for today’s professionals: productive, highly focused, capable of seamless teamwork, and dedicated to building a sustainable future.
A Monumental Ascent
Compositely, the honeycomb rises upward. Its flat and three-dimensional pyramidal shapes gradually fill out as they climb, symbolizing personal growth, the peaks of a career, and the true cost of our efforts.
The bees themselves are massive—reaching nearly a meter in size. Yet, despite their monumental scale, they maintain a jewelry-like aesthetic and the elegant lightness of Art Deco motifs. They move optimistically from the lower-left corner to the upper-right, as if flying toward a brighter, more hopeful future.
Transforming Waste into Creative Energy
The honeycomb structure is crafted from lightweight aluminum filled with rich gold composite. The bees taking flight across it are formed entirely from repurposed high-voltage glass insulators and other discarded electrical elements.
Ultimately, “Honeycomb” is a story of transformation. It is a visual testament to how technical power can be converted into creative energy, and how industrial waste can be reborn into a highly aesthetic, symbolic form.
Behind the Scenes: Forging the “Honeycomb”
Creating large-scale art from industrial materials is as much about physical labor as it is about creative vision. In this gallery, I invite you to step into my workspace and witness the transformation firsthand. These photos capture the raw, unpolished moments of the process—from sorting heavy, discarded electrical equipment from the LitPol Link station to the meticulous cutting, shaping, and assembling required to turn cold glass and metal into delicate, Art Deco-inspired forms. It is a true behind-the-scenes look at how technical waste slowly finds its new life as art.
About Agne Kisonaite
As a professional artist, Agne Kisonaite transforms everyday objects into creative art & design. My work include paintings, sculptures, furniture and handmade rug designs as well as art venue staging.
Being professional artist, I’ve developed techniques that combine two-dimensional drawings with three-dimensional items to express a modern but vivid art style. My creations are inspired by themes such as consumerism and artificial beauty.
