Turns out, the fabric banded high around tree trunks is an art installation by Helen Lessick, called The Arbor Anime, meaning Dance of the Trees. 24/7 Live Raleigh Durham Fayetteville Surrounding Area ...

Lessick's website says 'the fabric sculptures, tree branches, and tree trunks move in the breeze, and make visible the slow and stately dance of living trees.' It's part of the Town of Cary's ...