Artist’s unique creatures to make U.S. debut at The North Carolina Arboretum
There are a lot of strange creatures in the Smoky Mountains. Some of them are real – we’re looking at you Hellbender salamander – and others are rumored – we’d look at you feral people if we could see you. But a Danish artist is bringing something no one has ever seen in the Smokies before … trolls.
Trolls: A Field Study by Thomas Dambo will debut on Nov. 15 and last through Feb. 17 at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. Through Jan. 4, some of the trolls will also appear as part of the Arboretum’s annual holidays event, Evenings in the Gardens at Winter Lights.
The event will be a unique combination of art and nature. Dambo’s gigantic trolls live as permanent or semi-permanent residents of parks, green spaces, and other site-specific locations around the world. Inspired by creatures from folklore, Dembo imbues his trolls with animation wrought from recycled materials.
What is the North Carolina Arboretum?
Essentially? It’s a zoo for plants and trees. A 434 acre public garden, part of the University of North Carolina system. Located within the Pisgah National Forest, it features an extensive collection of plants. It also offers a wide array of educational programs and events. There’s a plethora of gardens and more than 17 miles of trails…