Bumblebeelovesyou 'Selective Hearing' Prints Available

Artist: Bumblebeelovesyou
Title: Selective Hearing (5 Diff Colors)
Medium: Hand Pulled Deckled Multi Color Screen Prints
Size: 12 x 12 Inches
Edition: 7 Each
Price: $135

 

Bumblebeelovesyou, an American artist originating from the southeastern part of Los Angeles County, has carved a distinctive niche in the urban contemporary art world with his evocative and whimsical works that often feature children. He began his street art journey with a more political focus in 2006, but a year later, he intentionally shifted to a happier, more positive subject matter, adopting his high school nickname, "Bumblebee," to form his unique moniker. His signature style primarily utilizes stenciling and mixed media, rendered in a simple, instantly identifiable palette, though he has evolved his practice to include painting, sculpture, and installations. The core message of his art revolves around themes of childhood innocence, communication, and the loss of youthful wonder in a fast-paced, modern world.

Through his playful depictions of children engaged in simple activities like flying a paper airplane or sitting on a swing, Bumblebeelovesyou aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia in viewers, encouraging them to reconnect with their inner child and appreciate the value of innocence. Despite their whimsical appearance, his works thoughtfully address weighty social and environmental issues, such as child homelessness, the impact of technology on human connection, and the endangerment of bees due to pollution. His early installations even included hanging paper mache beehives in abandoned phone kiosks to highlight the link between rising cell phone usage and the decline in bee populations.

The artist, who has a college degree in business and communication rather than art, brings a pragmatic and accessible approach to his creative process, wanting his work to resonate with people without feeling pretentious or overly abstract. His art can be found on "unloved walls" of his hometown, in large scale murals at high profile locations like Google headquarters and the Kodak Theatre, and in galleries across the US, Asia, and Europe. A driven and efficient artist, he often engages in charity work, leveraging his art to raise money for those in need, believing that the journey of creation itself is the reward. Ultimately, Bumblebeelovesyou hopes to make people smile and remind them of a simpler time, encapsulated in the positive message of his name.