Earnest Sewn Co. has announced a new installation at their N.Y. flagship store as part of its ongoing installation series. A New Hive will hold court at Earnest Sewn in July bring to light the current mysterious and alarming disappearance of honeybee colonies. Curator Derrick R. Cruz said in a statement, “The rich folklore and natural history of honeybees inspires an ethereal childlike curiosity in individuals…Curiosity leads to contemplation, internalization, and then to genuine concern. I hope A NEW HIVE will help us regain respect for these amazing creatures; after all, almost everything we eat is made possible by bees.”

The exhibit will include works by New York’s Derrick R. Cruz, Monica Byrne, Cory Gomberg, Caroline Priebe with Alabama Chanin and artist Ryder E. Robison. Important participants include Andrew’s Local Honey NY, The Brooklyn Bee Apiary. Green Oasis Beekeepers of New York, Death & Company, Flower Girl, Obscura Antiques and PapaBubble Caramels Artisans.

Cruz is probably known best for his cult accessories label Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons. In 2007 Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons received the Gen Art Styles International Design Award for accessories. In 2008 Cruz continues his presence at Earnest Sewn and introduces his work at Barneys (NYC/LA) and internationally in Japan, Norway and Australia.

The Earnest Sewn Installation Series has given the chosen companies an outlet to tell their story, while exposing the Earnest Sewn customer to brands, art, and concepts that the company appreciates and respects and bring in new clientele.

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