Jodie Langford]]>
A collection of death to bring warmth to your life.
Josh Zoerner]]>
A project filled with death and heartwarming inspiration.
Peter Oren
There's an intimacy to Ali's work—and I'm not just talking about when she posts pics of her bug-censored breasts on Instagram. No, there's a sense of serenity and transparency to pen on paper that adds texture and depth to Ali's relatable quips and bits of wisdom. The dead bugs, juxtaposed with pen strokes, are a simple and quirky reminder of our perplexing place in this complex and fleeting universe.
Lily & Madeleine
You've probably never considered how much you have in common with an insect—that bees like the flowers on your windowsill as much (or more!) than you, or that butterflies aren't the only ones who go through metamorphosis (hello middle school awkward phase). Ali Beckman created a guide book for better living starring these insects themselves to show us that the little pollinators are more powerful than you think. Beckman's delightfully humorous and thoughtful work will remind you to treat yourself and all Earth's creatures with kindness, and as all flies would agree, sometimes 'going through shit' isn't all that bad.
Ben Moore
Ali Beckman is a true artist, a lover of nature, a keen eye, and a creative genius. As an advocate and keeper of bees—the planet's most helpful pollinators—Ali's book, Bee a Good Human, has completely won my heart; her incredible ability to compose the deceased insects of the world into the most glorious, uplifting, and hilarious conversations makes this book truly unique. Long live the Earth's most underrated creatures, and may Ali bring them to life in the most remarkable ways for volumes to come. Bee a Good Human is the perfect book for anyone who has ever wondered about the secret life of animals and found joy in imagining their existence to be equally as fraught, complicated, and wondrous as our own.
Spark Tabor]]>
Do you like books, funny jokes, and insects? Well bee prepared to be amothed . . . amazed! The art is creative, the jokes timeless, and the insects are dead (they were found that way). There is a Mean Girls reference in this book that especially tickled my funny bone. This book belongs on your shelf, table, or in your hands this minute!
Mat Alano-Martin
Dead bugs are the new life coaches.
Lily & Madeleine]]>
You've probably never considered how much you have in common with an insect—that bees like the flowers on your windowsill as much (or more!) than you, or that butterflies aren't the only ones who go through metamorphosis (hello middle school awkward phase). Ali Beckman created a guide book for better living starring these insects themselves to show us that the little pollinators are more powerful than you think. Beckman's delightfully humorous and thoughtful work will remind you to treat yourself and all Earth's creatures with kindness, and as all flies would agree, sometimes 'going through shit' isn't all that bad.
Phil Torres
Each page gives you a wry smile, a shot of joy, and an appreciation for the little ones flying and crawling around us. Ali's humor and wit pair perfectly with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Jodie Langford
A collection of death to bring warmth to your life.
Tyler Thrasher]]>
Ali's work reminds us that mortality is absolutely inevitable, but perhaps if we're lucky, someone might come along and use our rigid dead bodies to spread joy.
Jared Thompson]]>
I spend all my time around comedians, so in looking for 'other' types of Instagram accounts, I came across Ali's SoFlyTaxidermy. At first, I didn't even know she was in Bloomington! With over 100k followers, I just assumed she was from somewhere else. What's interesting is in looking to get away from comedians in my social media scrolling, Ali has made me laugh as much as any comedian.
Ben Moore]]>
Ali Beckman is a true artist, a lover of nature, a keen eye, and a creative genius. As an advocate and keeper of bees—the planet's most helpful pollinators—Ali's book, Bee a Good Human, has completely won my heart; her incredible ability to compose the deceased insects of the world into the most glorious, uplifting, and hilarious conversations makes this book truly unique. Long live the Earth's most underrated creatures, and may Ali bring them to life in the most remarkable ways for volumes to come. Bee a Good Human is the perfect book for anyone who has ever wondered about the secret life of animals and found joy in imagining their existence to be equally as fraught, complicated, and wondrous as our own.
Kendall Long]]>
A beautiful look inside the modern mind of entomology.
Phil Torres]]>
Each page gives you a wry smile, a shot of joy, and an appreciation for the little ones flying and crawling around us. Ali's humor and wit pair perfectly with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Spark Tabor
Do you like books, funny jokes, and insects? Well bee prepared to be amothed . . . amazed! The art is creative, the jokes timeless, and the insects are dead (they were found that way). There is a Mean Girls reference in this book that especially tickled my funny bone. This book belongs on your shelf, table, or in your hands this minute!
Adam the Bee Guy
Ali comes up with the kind of jokes that make you say, 'I wish I had thought of that!'
Kendall Long
A beautiful look inside the modern mind of entomology.
Barry Gealt
To discover someone's breath of creativity is usually unexpected. It takes time. Over the past two years I've discovered Ali has a big, very big imagination. She creates social awareness through drawing, writing, and shaping important daily sayings. As a lover of insects, flies, butterflies, and bees, she creates mini dramas daily that are always personal and uplifting. I look forward to each day (yes Ali posts a creative poetic image every day and sometimes more) to see her fascinating, uplifting, and private view of life. Art is always private, then becomes public. Thank you, Ali.
Phoebe Bridgers
An adorable new perspective on death.
Jared Thompson
I spend all my time around comedians, so in looking for 'other' types of Instagram accounts, I came across Ali's SoFlyTaxidermy. At first, I didn't even know she was in Bloomington! With over 100k followers, I just assumed she was from somewhere else. What's interesting is in looking to get away from comedians in my social media scrolling, Ali has made me laugh as much as any comedian.
Phoebe Bridgers]]>
An adorable new perspective on death.
The Orbit Room
Ali's artwork is beautifully minimal & witty with a refreshing feminist twist. It's the perfect addition to any coffee table. Bee-ware this book may inspire you to start collecting dead bugs . . .
Josh Zoerner
A project filled with death and heartwarming inspiration.
Tyler Thrasher
Ali's work reminds us that mortality is absolutely inevitable, but perhaps if we're lucky, someone might come along and use our rigid dead bodies to spread joy.
Taylor Bennett
I can bee whoever I want 2.
Mat Alano-Martin]]>
Dead bugs are the new life coaches.
Peter Oren]]>
There's an intimacy to Ali's work—and I'm not just talking about when she posts pics of her bug-censored breasts on Instagram. No, there's a sense of serenity and transparency to pen on paper that adds texture and depth to Ali's relatable quips and bits of wisdom. The dead bugs, juxtaposed with pen strokes, are a simple and quirky reminder of our perplexing place in this complex and fleeting universe.
Taylor Bennett]]>
I can bee whoever I want 2.
Barry Gealt]]>
To discover someone's breath of creativity is usually unexpected. It takes time. Over the past two years I've discovered Ali has a big, very big imagination. She creates social awareness through drawing, writing, and shaping important daily sayings. As a lover of insects, flies, butterflies, and bees, she creates mini dramas daily that are always personal and uplifting. I look forward to each day (yes Ali posts a creative poetic image every day and sometimes more) to see her fascinating, uplifting, and private view of life. Art is always private, then becomes public. Thank you, Ali.
