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James Doran-Webb

Dragons from the Woods: Sculptures by James Doran-Webb

James Doran-Webb, 46, is a Birmingham, England-based master craftsman. He has been all over the web for his breathtaking ‘galloping horse sculptures’ made from driftwood. James has been playing with wood since his childhood. However, it was since 2000s that he begun to explore various forms of nature. Now, he has appeared with two stunning dragon sculptures in his collection of life-size animal sculptures made from driftwood.

Perched on a dead tree sits ‘The Wyvern in the Baobabs’ – the first dragon. The ‘Wyvern’s Folly’ – the second dragon- is perched on a gazebo. The wings, nails, teeth, and gesture, everything is given extensive details. The gazebo is made from reclaimed steel and recycled water bottles.

Pixiu Dragons

Pixiu Dragons, Jade, China

Pixiu (also called Tianlu or Bixie) is one of the five auspicious animals of traditional Chinese culture (the other four are the dragon, phoenix, turtle and kylin). The Chinese people call it “fortune beast.” This lion-looking beast has the head of dragon, the body of a horse and the legs of a kylin and is able to fly. The Pixiu is both ferocious and powerful so it works as a security guard of Heaven, resisting demons and ghosts. Just like the dragon and the kylin, the Pixiu brings happiness good luck for people and has an exorcising function. What is different from the kylin is that the Pixiu is a ferocious animal and has strong will in protecting its master.