He says his sculptures, all made from recycled materials, are purposefully oversized in order to demonstrate what amazing and beautiful creations can be made from scraps and garbage. Trolls and nature are both constant themes in Dambo’s work. "The Troll That Hatched an Egg" is one of only nine Dambo-created exhibitions in the United States and Puerto Rico. The trolls Bo, Bodil (shown discovering an egg) and Bibbi and their troll-sized nest have found their home in Dayton. The goal is not only to discover the trolls but to enjoy the beauty of nature along the way.Īrtist Thomas Dambo debuts a new troll exhibit at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm.
Each of the trolls is located in a separate area on the three-mile trail and it’s quite an adventure to follow the map and to track them down. After all, they’re currently the only troll family living in Ohio.įour large sculptures -some 20 feet tall-make up the fanciful story you’ll hear about when you visit Aullwood. Those of us who’ve already seen these friendly trolls suspect they’ll quickly become a popular tourist destination. That’s great news for those of us who’ve never actually met a troll in person and are eager to get to know some of them better. Explore PHOTOS: Trolls invade Dayton parkīut now, thanks to Danish artist Thomas Dambo, his international crew and some dedicated volunteers, an entire family of trolls will be living at Aullwood on a permanent basis. Every summer a group of fairie houses filled with storybook characters takes up residence along the paths. At Halloween, for instance, forest animals have been known to come to life. The truth is you never know who you might meet along the Aullwood trails.