Recycling is the way of the future, no doubt about it. But with so many things being used and thrown away, there aren't enough ways to properly and safely dispose of certain materials. Unless, of course, you're an artist! Artists have been using recycled materials and even trash to create monumental sculptures, exciting installations, and poignant paintings, all designed to show us the importance of reusing, recycling, and conserving.
One such recycling artist is Thomas Dambo, who lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. Using recycled wood and garbage, Dambo travels the world creating these towering trolls, mischievous yet gentle-hearted creatures caught in the throes of some fun adventure. This artist's message is very simple and clear: Recycle, innovate, and just have fun with it! Let's travel the world and be inspired by Thomas's trouble-making trolls.
1. Green George, in Christiana, Denmark
(Thomas Dambo)
2. Joen and the Giant Beetle, in Wynwood Walls, Miami, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
3. Marit, in Wulong, China
(Thomas Dambo)
4. Kjeld, in Wulong, China
(Thomas Dambo)
5. The Stone Monster, in Wulong, China
(Thomas Dambo)
6. Leo the Enlightened, in Smokey Mountains, Tennessee, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
7. Terje, in Pinecrest Gardens, Miami, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
8. Bertha, in Pinecrest Gardens, Miami, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
9. Hector El Protector, in Culebra, Puerto Rico
(Thomas Dambo)
10. Bernheim Forest Giant, in Kentucky, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
11. Bernheim Forest Giant, in Kentucky, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
12. Bernheim Forest Giant, in Kentucky, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
13. Simon Selfmade, in Aarhus, Denmark
(Thomas Dambo)
14. Big Young, the Mountain Troll, in Pyunggang, South Korea
(Thomas Dambo)
15. Happy Kim, the Mountain Troll, in Pyunggang, South Korea
(Thomas Dambo)
16. Furry Ema, in Morton Arboretum, Chicago, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
17. Teddy Friendly, in Høje Taastrup, Denmark
(Thomas Dambo)
18. Wilson’s Car, in San Juan, Puerto Rico
(Thomas Dambo)
19. Troels the Troll, in Horsen, Denmark
(Thomas Dambo)
20. Joe the Guardian, in Morton Arboretum, Chicago, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
21. Una and Joures, in De Schorre, Boom, Belgium
(Thomas Dambo)
22. Mikil, in De Schorre, Boom, Belgium
(Thomas Dambo)
23. Isak Heartstone, in Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
24. Sigurd, in Mørke, Denmark
(Thomas Dambo)
25. Sneaky Socks Alexa, in Morton Arboretum, Chicago, USA
(Thomas Dambo)
If you enjoyed these wooden forest-dwellers, be sure to share them with your friends and family!
