Trolls derived from Scandinavian folklore arrived in the Pacific Northwest this summer.
These trolls, who typically hide within nature, have frizzled snake-like branches sprouting from their heads or faces, their eyes are wide and curious, and their bodies are plastered with wood.
At first, these towering trolls may sound frightening, yet they elicit a contagious feeling of joy — visitors often gather around the trolls, smiling, pointing and giggling like curious children.
Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist based in Copenhagen, is the creator of these trolls.
Since Dambo’s first troll creation in 2014, his art has grown in scale and scope, creating over 120 trolls spanning 17 countries.
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