BIG BUGS SWARM OVER INNISWOOD METRO GARDENS
July 14 to October 14, 2007
As well as a 20-foot long praying mantis, weighing 1,200 pounds, you will encounter a 7-foot long assassin bug, three giant ants, all 25 feet long and each weighing 725 pounds, a dragonfly and damselfly, grasshopper, ladbybug, and a spider in its web.
The huge wooden insects, created by artist David Rogers from hardwoods such as black walnut, red cedar and black locust, and from saplings from the willow family, can be found dotted through Inniswood's ten themed gardens.
A swarm of events and educational programs will celebrate the world of insects and their relationship with the world of plants, happening throughout the summer. Click here for a PDF of Inniswood programs June to August. (September to November programs will be available in late July).
On the opening weekend, July 14–15, come to Inniswood and meet the artist, David Rogers. He began making big art at the age of 13 when he created oversized sculptures from salvaged car parts. The idea for his BIG BUGS came to Rogers in 1990 when he noticed a bent maple sapling that reminded him of the backbone of a large beast. Ideas and designs for the BIG BUGS were not long to follow.
The BIG BUGS exhibit has toured numerous botanical gardens throughout the United States and has always proved itself a great success with visitors. Don't miss your chance to see these giants in your favorite gardens.
The huge wooden insects, created by artist David Rogers from hardwoods such as black walnut, red cedar, black locust, and from saplings from the willow family, can be found dotted throughout Inniswood's ten themed gardens.
A swarm of events and educational programs will celebrate the world of insects and their relationship with the world of plants, happening throughout the summer. |
 The artist David Rogers working on his giant praying mantis, made from black locust.  The 11 foot long grasshopper is one of ten humongous BUGS you'll find at Inniswood this summer. |