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A talented team of staff and volunteers has been working to install the second annual "Sculpture in the Gardens" exhibition at Quail Botanical Gardens. This morning (August 19th, 2009) Kent Kraber and his glorious 2009 Urban Tree "Imagine if there were dragons" was installed into a beautiful leavy gardenscape just across from the Bamboo Garden. The 9' tall copper dragon has a swiveling head and golden eyes, beautifully wrought and bursting with character. The dragon and the Garden transformed when the piece was set into the ground in that setting. The following are a few photos of the installation. For more information on the exhibition, click here. [2]

Crane operator and welder Marcus Weigel was an invaluable help installing the artwork in the Gardens. Here he guides the copper dragon down into the foliage where it is guided by several waiting helpers.

Shane Arvis and other art installation helpers for the Society guide the dragon.

Kent Kraber next to his dynamic 9' copper dragon at Quail Botanical Gardens.