The Bee-atitudes, III by Kay Calandruccio

In this contemplative series, The Bee-atitudes, Memphis artist Kay Calandruccio pairs natural observation with spiritual reflection. Inspired by the quiet reverence found in the teachings of Christ and the rhythmic linework of Walter Anderson, each piece captures a fleeting moment of beauty—a single bee in communion with a bloom.

Delicate gouache outlines are layered over soft, hand-washed paper, with subtle oil accents in pinks and purples. A charcoal-rendered bee hovers or lands with quiet purpose, suggesting both motion and meditation. The works are mounted on board and sealed with Gamblin cold wax, creating a textured, tactile surface that echoes the interplay between fragility and resilience.

Thoughtful and serene, The Bee-atitudes invites stillness into contemporary spaces—offering a gentle reminder of presence, grace, and the sacred in the everyday.