It's the trolls' secret lair, complete with a teepee made of branches; with an iron drum that calls the family home; with more weapons and troll-sized utensils, including spoons for whatever might be stewing in the human-sized kettle over the fire ring. This is also where Dambo's origin story is kept, inscribed on a metal sheet. Ready to hunt trolls? Meet Rita, the newest of the Colorado trolls.
This is the second gigantic all-wood and branch troll sculpture in Colorado; the first being Isak, who lives in Breckenridge. Near Victor, Colorado, take a picturesque drive along an aspen-lined highway and stop in to see Rita the Rock Planter along a gorgeous 2-mile hike. Who knew troll hunting, Colorado trolls style, is so fun! Creating the Trolls The process of creating Dambo's trolls is a communal effort, involving the collaboration of many people.
In South Londonderry Vermont, for instance, he led a team of 50. In conclusion, while the specific number of trolls embellishing Colorado's landscapes may be elusive, their presence resonates far beyond physicality. The art of trolls encapsulates a mission of whimsy, connection, and environmental consciousness, inviting us all to revel in the delightful intricacies of life and art.
Thomas Dambo, a world-famous artist from Denmark known for building troll statues out of recycled materials, just revealed his second piece in Colorado. Trolls It's speculated that these Scandinavian creatures of snow and ice came for ski season and stayed forever - much like many of Colorado's gnar-loving humans. And whether they're cave- or mountain-dwelling, big or small, cute or downright ugly, one thing is certain: Trolls are super cranky (just like moose) so don't trifle with them.
Dambo's trolls are comprised of recycled materials and local resources and designed to integrate within their natural environment. At last count, 62 trolls live in 18 states in the USA and in many more in locations throughout the world. the Breckenridge Troll is a 15-foot wooden sculpture built by Danish artist Thomas Dambo.
Known as Isak Heartstone, the troll sculpture was completed in 2018 as an exhibit for the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts. Colorado's famous mythical creatures include the Slide Rock Bolter, Yetis, Tommyknockers, Big Foot or Sasquatch, trolls, and more. While each state has a distinctive history and urban legends, Colorado's mining history and expansive mountain ranges leave plenty of room for the imagination.
Troll folklore originated in Norway where trolls are used in myths and legends to serve a purpose. The two of them co-founded a nonprofit called Gold Camp District Impact Group, gcDIG for short, back in January, and they spent many winter nights scheming over drinks about what to do with it. That's where the idea for the troll came up.