Something big is coming!
We’ve always known Wauwatosa has huge things happening, but our new troll takes it to the next level! Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist who uses recycled materials to make masterpieces, is coming to our area in the spring to create another spectacular and one-of-a-kind troll, featured in Firefly Grove Park. These trolls are located throughout the world, each one with a special personality. There are only 155 trolls scattered across the world, with 40 located in the United States. We are proud to share that our troll is the first in Wisconsin! Read on to learn more about the artist, the troll, and how you can get involved!
Who is Thomas Dambo?
For the last 10 years, Thomas Dambo has been traveling around the world and building larger-than-life troll statues out of recycled materials to promote sustainability. He has artwork in over 20 countries across 5 continents. Hidden throughout the world in nature, these trolls are meant to help people realize how everyday bits, scraps and leftovers can be transformed into meaningful art pieces.
Interested in hearing more? Check out Thomas Dambo’s website or come see him for a public art talk once the troll is finished (more details to come).
The addition of a troll to our area is incredibly exciting and special; we need your help welcoming our new friend! Here are some ways you can get involved!
- Contribute toward their housing fund.
- Provide meals for the artists.
- Volunteer to help build the troll (this could include using power tools to assemble the troll, oiling wood, cleaning or being a spare set of hands).
Share your troll shots with us!
