Peter Coffin’s practice involves working with familiar things—here, the sun, bees, and honey—to see them anew. Untitled (Bees Making Honey) comprises an apiary at the far edge of Storm King’s property, where a beekeeper leads tours and educates participants about honeybees and their dependence on the sun for communication and survival. Coffin’s project contributes to the ecosystem of the Art Center, as the bees thrive on its plants and flowers. The living artwork is an opportunity for visitors to learn about natural processes occurring in the landscape and to experience a sense of wonder. Tour participants receive a gift of local honey—a proposed answer to the artist’s whimsical question, “What does light taste like?

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