Trolls: Save the Humans
Trolls: Nasty creatures who live under bridges.
Trolls: Nasty people who bully others on social media.
Trolls: Weird looking collectibles from the 1960s (since appearing in animated movies.)
Trolls: Kristoff’s fun-loving adoptive family in Frozen
I first learned of Thomas Dambo’s work when I saw a news story about him and his art installations made of recycled materials. He’s considered the world’s leading recycling artist with his work appearing throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. His more than 125 larger-than-life trolls were created to share his environmental message throughout the world in outdoor installations that use trash to create art within nature.
The trolls have noticed that “small people” (humans) are harming the planet. The goal of these giant trolls is to educate humans, whereby they’ll rediscover nature and become thoughtful, caring stewards of our planet. A more positive message than those other trolls that frequent social media, right?
Six of Dambo’s trolls took up residence within the gardens, trees, and wooded areas of the Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville during 2024 in the spring and summer. Check their schedule. They may be coming to a location near you this year. If you go, tell them I said hello.
