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Kevin Stone has finished his latest piece! Metalanimation Studio Inc. Located in Chilliwack BC is pleased to announce the Public unveiling of local metal sculptor Kevin Stone.s 85 ft long , mirror polished stainless steel, Chinese "Imperial Water Dragon". Kevin has been featured in local and international media several times over the last few years starting in 2006 with his unveiling of "Power and Authority" his 31 ft stainless steel eagle in the attacking pose. Then again in 2007 with Worlds Largest stainless steel sculpture "Power of Flight" his second and more detailed eagle with an amazing 40 ft wingspan. Now Kevin has been working on his most challenging project to date, his Chinese Imperial water dragon. For almost 2 yrs, Kevin has been working 7 days a week, and is just now completing the final touches on what Kevin feels will be one of the greatest stainless steel sculptures to ever be unveiled anywhere in the world! Kevin has produced an exquisite world class sculpture with unsurpassed detail and on a scale and size of incredible proportions, Weighing 6000lbs and standing 12 ft high, 14 ft wide, 35 ft long with 2 large coils in the body. Stretched out Kevin's sculpture would be over 85 ft long! Metalanimation Studio Inc. is open for public viewing during Summer hours, 7 Days per Week, 9AM to 6PM. Located at, Metalanimation Studio Inc. 8501 Upper Prairie Rd. Chilliwack, BC. North side of Hwy 1, just past Chilliwack. Map available on our contact page. View Our Full Dragon Gallery - Click here to see all the Imperial Water Dragon photos.

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Chinese Imperial Water Dragon - Mythology

In Chinese mythology there are five types of dragon:-

1. Those guarding the gods and emperors
1. 2. Those controlling the wind and rain
2. 3. Earthly dragons which deepened the rivers and seas
3. 4. Guardians of hidden treasure
4. 5. The first dragon

The First dragon appeared to the mythical emperor Fu-hsi, and filled the hole in the sky made by the monster Kung Kung. Its waking, sleeping and breathing determined day and night. Season and weather.
There are many differences between the classical dragon and the Chinese dragon, these include the ability to fly even without wings, shape-shifting abilities, and of course the general benevolent behaviour to the populace.
The Chinese dragon is made up of nine entities. The head of camel, the eyes of a demon, the ears of a cow, the horns of a stag, the neck & body of a snake, It's claws that of an eagle, while the soles of his feet are that of a tiger, and the scales that cover it's body are that of a carp.
The Chinese dragon has four claws as standard, but the Imperial dragon has five, this is to identify it above the lesser classes. Anyone other than the emperor using the 5 claw motif was put to death.

The Chinese dragon (Lung) was a divine bringer of rain, necessary for the good of the people. Throughout Chinese history the dragon has been equated with weather. It is said that some of the worst floodings were caused when a mortal has upset a dragon. The dragon was also a symbol of the emperor whose wisdom and divine power assured the well-being of his subjects. Many legends draw connections between the dragon and the emperor. Some emperors claimed to have descended from the dragon.
Chinese dragons of myth could make themselves as large as the universe or as small as a silkworm. They could also change color and disappear in a flash. They rise to the skies in the spring and plunge into the waters in the autumn.
Ancient China Dragon occupies a very important position in Chinese mythology. It shows up in arts, literature, poetry, architecture, songs, and many aspects of the Chinese conscience. The origin of Chinese dragons is unknown, but certainly pre-dates the written history.