CEBU, Philippines – A large dragon made of driftwood and recycled materials dominates the space in between buildings at the Oakridge Business Park, stopping people in their tracks as if in thrall by the mythical beast. By its scale and beauty, “The Bearer of Infinite Blessings” is more monument than installation, the latest work of driftwood sculptor James Doran-Webb.

The 6-meter dragon weighs over 2.5 tons and took 15,000 hours to create. It was displayed at Garden’s by the Bay in Singapore for Chinese New Year and in the United Kingdom. This weekend, it stands guard outside the venue of Visayas Art Fair, protecting the treasures inside.