West Virginia to host first Thomas Dambo troll sculpture

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 04:32 · Archive

Huntington will receive a $1 million troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, the first in West Virginia.

Huntington is to receive a $1 million troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, made from recycled and reclaimed wood. The project is a partnership between the Huntington Area Development Council, the Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce. This will be West Virginia's first Dambo troll and will place the state on Dambo's international 'Trollmap'.

Dambo's larger-than-life sculptures have become a global phenomenon, drawing more than 4.5 million visitors annually worldwide. The artist is creating the sculptures as part of an initiative to establish an interactive art trail across America, with the goal of placing at least one troll in all 50 states.

Dambo will visit Huntington next year to tour the community and design a troll unique to the area, including its name, story and folklore. The sculpture will likely be placed on the trails at the Huntington Museum of Art on its 50 acres of land, though an official location has not yet been determined. City leaders hope the installation will encourage visitors to dine, shop, stay overnight and explore local businesses and natural areas.

How it is being reported

• Nationally recognized troll statue on its way to HuntingtonHUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- A new and unusual million-dollar art project is coming to Huntington: a troll. The troll statues by Danish Artist Thomas Dambo have become a nationwide phenomenon. Made from waste and natural materials, the art pieces have put themselves on the "Trollmap." W.Va. Latest News: West Virginia will aid in Dambo's goal [...]Wowktv · 21 Oct, 04:06
• Leaders announce $1M plan to bring Thomas Dambo troll sculpture to HuntingtonAt the Huntington Museum of Art, community leaders unveiled plans Tuesday for a $1 million project to bring one of internationally renowned artist Thomas Dambo’s recycled wood troll sculptures to Huntington.WSAZ · 21 Oct, 03:26
• West Virginia’s first Thomas Dambo Troll coming to HuntingtonCity leaders announced a $1 million placemaking initiative to bring West Virginia’s first Thomas Dambo Troll to the Huntington area.WSAZ · 20 Oct, 19:55

In this story: Thomas Dambo · Huntington · West Virginia · Huntington Area Development Council · Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau · Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce · Huntington Museum of Art

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