Among the Bee cultures of Mirico it is common for individuals in a thriving hive to become too numerous, at which point a new queen is appointed to oversee a new hive of her very own. In this image, the reigning Queen has decided that her hive is ready for a division, and a new queen has been raised to lead her people to a new location.
There is an air of sadness in the eyes of the Queen, because in the Miriconian world there are many dangers that can prevent a new hive from establishing; there is no guarantee that the new queen and her people will survive.
As Man delves deeper into the natural world, and as he makes choices that lead to pollinator decline and hive collapse, the bees must face adversity in ways they never have before.
Original illustration, $300
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