One of a kind and massive in scale, David Rogers’ “Big Bugs!”
For the first time, The Dawes Arboretum will be home to David Rogers’ “Big Bugs” traveling art exhibit beginning Memorial Day Weekend through August 25. The giant insect sculptures measure as big as 25 feet long, 20 feet wide, 10 feet tall and up to 1200 pounds. They are created using cedars, locust, walnut, willow and other all-natural forest materials. The bugs that will be found on grounds include 10 different insects including a praying mantis, spider and web, dragonfly, grasshopper and ladybug.
“We could not be more thrilled to welcome this massive installation to The Arboretum this summer—our biggest one yet,” said Katie Carter, Interim CEO at The Arboretum. “The ‘Big Bugs’ are incredible works of art, and will be a very fun, educational experience for our guests. While very large in scale, these critters will fit right into our beautiful landscape.”
These Big Bugs will be spread out across grounds for your enjoyment. This traveling exhibit will be included in admission to The Arboretum.
Since Rogers’ debut in 1994, the Big Bugs have traveled across the country with nearly 100 exhibitions at over two-dozen states, including visits to prestigious gardens such as the New York Botanical Gardens and Disney’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
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