Zlata čebela
national award proposal — 2021
collaboration with archiects
Janja Šušnjar, Gašper Medvešek,
Nejc Jelovšek
and sculptor Matjaž Počivavšek
photo of award by Miha Benedičič
On 20 December 2017, at the initiative of the Republic of Slovenia, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 20 May as World Bee Day.
As a country whose history is tightly connected to beekeeping, Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food organized a public anonymous competition to celebrate promotion, conservation and research on bees and named the award “The Golden Bee”.
Our proposal was a composition of two elements: a "beeswax body" made of bronze (gold color) and a darker metal base. In its appearance, it represents a product that will, even after the award is presented and placed in the world space, represent a preciousness and exceptionality of the highest national importance. The gold-black color combination of the graphic element corresponds to the final materials of the awarded statuette and plays a basic and recognizable role in all promotional materials.
Our team received a special award for design excellence.