RECIPROCITY
Anulus Unitatis, rings of creation
Emily Scheibel
Fired ceramic with iron oxide wash, with reinforced steel armature and reed tubes to propagate Mason bees
Emily Scheibel
Fired ceramic with iron oxide wash, with reinforced steel armature and reed tubes to propagate Mason bees
Emily worked with a Teen's Art Club in Lower Lake, which is in the lowest income school district in Lake County. Together with twelve teens they made a conscious effort to co-create a home for a variety of species to regenerate at Trailside Park. They created a structure composed of 16 cylindrical rings. There are several pockets to house reed tubes for Mason bees, a bird house on the upper left side of one of the cylinders, and the top cylinder has a wide opening for another bird species to nest.
This piece is intended to feel as if it has always been part of the landscape. At the same time, the group's intention was to convey the collaborative spirit of the community by showcasing the diverse voices that contributed to the project. Additionally, under the direction of the Lower Lake High School metal shop teacher, Daniel Wieman, the teens constructed the metal disks that adhere to the bottom of each individual cylinder which is critical to the strength of this totem-like structure.
The students' voices are seen in the playful creations of cats, bunnies, and drawings of what is current for this generation. Emily says: "This collaborative sculpture has taught me to stay playful, stay teachable, and to simply make art for art's sake."
Special thanks to Art Club President, Jazmin Cacique Morales, who was critical in rallying club participants throughout the duration of such a long and large project.
Thanks to:
Jazmin Cacique Morales
Maliyna Aguilar
Shayauni Turner
Anel Enriquez Perez
Chris Domen
Sadie Eaton
Jessica Peden
Kadence Madrigal
Kamryn Hare
Marisa Rodriquez-Romero
Michelle Koroma
LLHS Metal shop teacher, Daniel Weiman
LLHS Para, Arianna Barrios
Learn More about Mason Bees here!
This piece is intended to feel as if it has always been part of the landscape. At the same time, the group's intention was to convey the collaborative spirit of the community by showcasing the diverse voices that contributed to the project. Additionally, under the direction of the Lower Lake High School metal shop teacher, Daniel Wieman, the teens constructed the metal disks that adhere to the bottom of each individual cylinder which is critical to the strength of this totem-like structure.
The students' voices are seen in the playful creations of cats, bunnies, and drawings of what is current for this generation. Emily says: "This collaborative sculpture has taught me to stay playful, stay teachable, and to simply make art for art's sake."
Special thanks to Art Club President, Jazmin Cacique Morales, who was critical in rallying club participants throughout the duration of such a long and large project.
Thanks to:
Jazmin Cacique Morales
Maliyna Aguilar
Shayauni Turner
Anel Enriquez Perez
Chris Domen
Sadie Eaton
Jessica Peden
Kadence Madrigal
Kamryn Hare
Marisa Rodriquez-Romero
Michelle Koroma
LLHS Metal shop teacher, Daniel Weiman
LLHS Para, Arianna Barrios
Learn More about Mason Bees here!
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Emily Scheibal is a sculptor and credentialed art teacher at Lower Lake High School for the past 4 years. Her current work is a synergy of artistic practice and her passion for beekeeping, specifically housing honey and mason bees. Her first Pollinator Pole was created for EcoArts 2019 and installed on the periphery of a meadow.
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