
Trolls: A Field Study
Twelve weathered troll sculptures crafted from fallen branches and reclaimed wooden pallets populate a wooded trail, creating a whimsical, interactive field study that invites visitors to ponder human life through folk art forms.
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Twelve hand crafted trolls built from fallen branches, wooden pallets, and reclaimed timber encourage hands on interaction and contemplative reflection on human life as visitors wander woodland paths and garden clearings.

Twelve hand crafted trolls built from fallen branches, wooden pallets, and reclaimed timber encourage hands on interaction and contemplative reflection on human life as visitors wander woodland paths and garden clearings.
Twelve hand crafted trolls built from fallen branches, wooden pallets, and reclaimed timber encourage hands on interaction and contemplative reflection on human life as visitors wander woodland paths and garden clearings.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Tactile, layered installations of collage, assemblage, and found photographic mementos invite close inspection in an intimate backroom gallery. Expect quiet, late evening browsing and experimental mixed media conversation with local artists.

Tactile, layered installations of collage, assemblage, and found photographic mementos invite close inspection in an intimate backroom gallery. Expect quiet, late evening browsing and experimental mixed media conversation with local artists.
Tactile, layered installations of collage, assemblage, and found photographic mementos invite close inspection in an intimate backroom gallery. Expect quiet, late evening browsing and experimental mixed media conversation with local artists.

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.

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.
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.