Bee Safe or Bee Gone

During the spring of 2020 lockdown, the gardens provided solace. The bees were beginning to emerge, pollinating the early snow crocus. Then came news of the giant killer bees in Washington State. The obverse of this med is the image of the killer, large and menacing. The reverse has two smaller honey bees, victims of this enormous giant bee. “Be Safe or Bee Gone” is a little warning to us all during these difficult times.

Korean Peace Talks

This medal depicts a profile of 45 surrounded by a halo of bombs which is reminiscent of the tableaux of Russian Saints. The center bomb is poised to drop directly on 45 and all his mischief. The reverse is a comment on the environmental destruction occurring during his tenure.