
Trolls: A Field Study
Whimsical, tactile troll sculptures made from fallen branches and weathered wooden pallets invite hands-on exploration of human life and myth; twelve site-specific figures punctuate winding garden paths for contemplative outdoor viewing.
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Handcrafted troll sculptures—twelve figures assembled from fallen branches and wooden pallets—invite tactile interaction along the NC Arboretum's woodland paths. The outdoor exhibition blends found material folk artistry with playful site specific environmental storytelling.

Handcrafted troll sculptures—twelve figures assembled from fallen branches and wooden pallets—invite tactile interaction along the NC Arboretum's woodland paths. The outdoor exhibition blends found material folk artistry with playful site specific environmental storytelling.
Handcrafted troll sculptures—twelve figures assembled from fallen branches and wooden pallets—invite tactile interaction along the NC Arboretum's woodland paths. The outdoor exhibition blends found material folk artistry with playful site specific environmental storytelling.

Giant interactive troll sculptures by Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum in a whimsical winter public art trail; twelve hand crafted figures invite exploration, playful discovery, and photo moments for all ages.

Giant interactive troll sculptures by Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum in a whimsical winter public art trail; twelve hand crafted figures invite exploration, playful discovery, and photo moments for all ages.
Giant interactive troll sculptures by Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum in a whimsical winter public art trail; twelve hand crafted figures invite exploration, playful discovery, and photo moments for all ages.

Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.

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Meandering outdoor tour of 12 giant Thomas Dambo troll sculptures that illustrate soil, water, biodiversity, and conservation themes; guided by Lauren Lampley along easy trails and paved walkways at the NC Arboretum.

Meandering outdoor tour of 12 giant Thomas Dambo troll sculptures that illustrate soil, water, biodiversity, and conservation themes; guided by Lauren Lampley along easy trails and paved walkways at the NC Arboretum.
Meandering outdoor tour of 12 giant Thomas Dambo troll sculptures that illustrate soil, water, biodiversity, and conservation themes; guided by Lauren Lampley along easy trails and paved walkways at the NC Arboretum.

Intimate gallery survey of contemporary female artists from the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing material-driven paintings, textiles, and sculptural works that foreground feminist perspectives and regional landscapes; runs through May 17, 2026.

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Experimental cross disciplinary investigations of surface where artists, scientists, and designers present live demonstrations and short talks exploring materials, textures, and fabrication techniques in an intimate studio setting for hands on dialogue.
Experimental cross disciplinary investigations of surface where artists, scientists, and designers present live demonstrations and short talks exploring materials, textures, and fabrication techniques in an intimate studio setting for hands on dialogue.
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