The Troll
February 14th, 2009 | 32 CommentsKim and her volunteers built a huge 12-foot tall troll with completely non-toxic materials.
As Kim says, the most important aspect of this sculpture is that it si truly interactive. The best way that people can interact with public art is by having their picture taken somewhere around, or in front of them. It is really confusing how little of public art is not made for this basic purpose. There is a lot of really nice art work as a public art, but they looks great just standing by itself. Because of that, Kim decided to make this really nice Troll which can receive art lovers, and only after that this sculpture is done, and it looks better with public involved.
Why a troll?
She is of Norwegian descent and when the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies came out, she recognized the Ents as being similar to tree trolls from Scandinavian Mythology. The Troll has special meaning to her. She grew up in a small logging community in Montana and most of her free time she spent in deep forests of the Northwest. Second reason is her understanding of trolls, like old, wise, kind and thoughtful creatures.
Why Paper Mache?
Most sculptors never get the chance to work large. It can be really expensive. A lot the materials are toxic, require safety equipment, a lot of ventilation or at the very least an outdoor site. That is the joy of working in Paper Mache. This troll was built in a space barely larger than the sculpture itself. It was done indoors with no additional ventilation and with a lot of recycled paper products. Best of all, this project was intended to prove just how beautiful and sophisticated a surface can be made.
Development of Troll
Tags: Art
February 14th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
nice post
February 16th, 2009 at 12:35 am
how did yall get it out the apartment cause thats big, do u u cover it at times
February 16th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Wow, how long did this take to make? I like the end result…
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hb~
February 19th, 2009 at 2:37 am
what the hell is up with the guy behind the troll?
February 19th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Amazing!!
i wonder if it was waterproofed to stand up to the outdoors?
I think ‘the guy behind the troll’ is another sculpture….
February 20th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
See: http://www.danglingonahook.com/Lists/Trolls.html
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February 26th, 2009 at 4:07 am
That is Awesome!! Great Post!!
March 14th, 2009 at 4:40 am
Saw her work at the Bellagio last Halloween. Breathtaking. Absolutely delightful.
March 16th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
ya gotta pay the troll toll, to get into that….
March 21st, 2009 at 3:49 am
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April 15th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
How on earth do you weather proof? I have done paper but dropped it for the weather aspect.
April 20th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
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April 20th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
This is what an enlightened group of friends would do in their spare time, and they did it. Bravi!
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
that is awesome!
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:06 pm
omg dat looks so amazing seriously ….
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August 13th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
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September 10th, 2009 at 7:33 am
very nice images, supper
September 30th, 2009 at 3:22 am
How do we get responses to questions? I would like to view answers to posted questions. That way you won’t get the same old questions. Hope to hear from you soon. BTW I love your work. How do you store him and is it weather proofed? Do you guy share him and take turns displaying at each builders house? I would love detail plans on construction if possible – he will be my winter project. How long did he take to build and how many worked on him? What form of paper mache did you guys use? Sorry for all the questions- but he is fantastic and I just have to add him to my Halloween displays! What great fun for everyone to get their picture taken with him.
Please help – need info!!!
Denise
from Kentucky
October 16th, 2009 at 6:07 am
WOW…very very cool:) I wish you peace and respect.
just let love be
January 5th, 2010 at 3:49 am
just beautiful
January 25th, 2010 at 12:05 am
wonderful! I love the playful look of it. A friendly troll!
March 14th, 2010 at 12:37 am
wow that guy behind the troll is kindof off-putting.
March 29th, 2010 at 6:14 am
Great Post!!!!!!!!
April 10th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
wow! its awesome
April 11th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Great! How many days you did it?
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Where is it??? I want to go have my picture taken!
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July 25th, 2010 at 6:08 am
This is fantastic. Excellent job.
August 2nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
whats with the wierd body builder poster xD
August 22nd, 2011 at 1:05 pm
I feel like I’m being trolled. THAT’S AN ENT.