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18-foot-tall troll in Pease Park by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo is unveiled

Jay Janner
Lauren Levi photographs the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Lauren Levi photographs the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Jules Licari, 4, sits on the foot of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Jules Licari, 4, sits on the foot of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Peoplel look at the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Peoplel look at the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Gabriella Sanchez, 4, explores the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Gabriella Sanchez, 4, explores the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Karen Taylor looks at the backside of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Karen Taylor looks at the backside of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Children climb on the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Children climb on the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Detail of the eyes and hair of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Detail of the eyes and hair of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Sophia Sanchez, 6, looks at the foot of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Sophia Sanchez, 6, looks at the foot of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Detail of hands holding a water basin of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Detail of hands holding a water basin of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Detail of the necklaces worn by the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Detail of the necklaces worn by the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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Detail of the torso of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
Detail of the torso of the Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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The Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
The Pease Park troll by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in Pease Park Monday March 18, 2024. The 18-foot-tall troll, named Malin, is made of local recycled wood and focuses on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The project, which is a collaboration with Pease Park Conservancy and Austin Parks and Recreation, was unveiled Friday. Dambo has made works with recycled materials in more than 25 countries on five continents, including 125 of his signature trolls.
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