The Honeycomb Project Books!

I am excited to share that around 900 panels are now packed and ready for display, with a total of 500 participants in 14 states. To purchase these books: https://candacenicolgarlock.com/books-catalogs

At first glance, a honeycomb may seem like a simple geometric structure, but a closer look reveals its intricate design and precision. Composed of numerous hexagonal cells, each one works in harmony to create a cohesive whole, serving specific purposes—whether it’s storing honey, providing a home for the queen bee, or nurturing the brood. In a similar way, individuals within a community unite, each bringing unique talents, skills, and roles that contribute to the collective's well-being and growth. This metaphor emphasizes interconnectedness through relationships, shared experiences, and common goals, laying a strong foundation for collective resilience and development. The Honeycomb Project reflects our connections to one another through our environment and shared spaces.

Volume 1 of the Honeycomb Project highlights the contributions of the first artists involved, along with Truckee Meadows Community College students and collaborators.

Volume 2 of the Honeycomb Project showcases the contributions from numerous workshop participants in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, along with artists from Twin Falls, Idaho. Together, these artists are exploring creativity through the collaborative Gelatin printmaking process, fostering an atmosphere of experimentation and innovation.

Volume 3 of the Honeycomb Project highlights the contributions from two dynamic workshops, alongside innovative classroom projects from Truckee Meadows Community College and Bishop Manogue Catholic High School. Additionally, artists affiliated with the Left of Center Gallery in Las Vegas have enriched this catalog with their creative insights. This volume also features individual artists from the rural landscapes of Nevada and California, showcasing a diverse array of talents.

Volume 4 of the Honeycomb Project highlights an amazing workshop in Gerlach, Nevada, facilitated by Rachel Stiff, Professor of Art. Rossitza Todorova (Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV), Rachel Stiff (Western Nevada College, Carson City, Nevada), and Laura Bentz (Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska) also incorporated this project into their spring semester curriculum. This volume also features the power of artist friends who participated in this project together. Many artists from Placerville Arts Association contributed to the Honeycomb Project and are included in this volume. Individual artists sent in work from California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Volume 5 of the Honeycomb Project highlights the contributions of many students from Heritage Academy in Kalispell, Montana; Damonte High School in Reno, Nevada; and Spanish Springs in Sparks, Nevada. Individual artists from Nevada, Montana, Colorado, Arizona and Idaho are also featured in this volume.

Volume 6 of the Honeycomb Project highlights the contributions of many participants working at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Members of Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova, California also contributed to this volume. The final Honeycomb Workshop was held in Boulder, Colorado on August 30th and printmakers attending the Water symposium collaged their prints, adding to the community hive. Individual artists living in Nevada and Utah also created panels shown in this catalog.