World-Renowned Artist Thomas Dambo's Whimsical Troll Installation in Clinton, Iowa
Iowa's First Installation and First Installation on the Mississippi River
Donate to Enhance Dambo TrollThree easy ways to donate. To pay by credit card download the donation form. To pay by check, make checks out to Midwest Lumber Museum and mail to Midwest Lumber Museum c/o Citizens First Bank at 1442 Lincolnway Clinton, Iowa 52732. Or visit our GoFundMe page.
The Dambo StoryThomas Dambo visits Clinton in February for his first site visit and to scout his first Iowa and Mississippi River installation. From Thomas's website, his bio:
I'm Thomas Dambo, Danish recycling artist. Our world is drowning in trash while we are running out of natural resources. In 2011 I quit my job to become an artist and follow my mission to 'Waste no more'. Today, I spend my life showing the world that beautiful things can be made out of trash. I give new life to discarded materials by turning them into large-scale artworks. My journey has led me to create artworks in 20 countries across five continents, including my giant Trolls , plastic works , birdhouses , and Happy Wall exhibitions . All these projects are realized using hundreds of tons of recycled materials, working in and with local communities, who are co-creators of the art that I make because the mission I follow needs the involvement of everybody.
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Recycled Items Needed to Build Dambo
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Why The Sawmill Museum and Clinton? What's the Impact?“This is an extraordinary opportunity for Clinton and The Sawmill,” said Ari Lewerenz, President of The Sawmill Museum Board of Directors. “Our community is working hard to reimagine this area as a hub for arts and culture. Having Thomas Dambo’s art here will not only elevate our vision but also create a lasting legacy for residents and visitors to enjoy. This will further Clinton’s ability to attract the millions of people visiting the Mississippi River every year while providing locals a place for pictures and enjoyment.”
Visitor Engagement and Economic Impact from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in first few months of installation in 2024.
Bickelhaupt ArboretumWhat makes this project even more special is Dambo will install a troll outside in the Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton, Iowa. The Arboretum will have a world class event center with its own art installation, an improved arboretum experience, and a Dambo troll.
When combined with the annual Paint it Back street art mural installation on the museum's campus and the Mississippi River, Clinton will feature some of the most unique art installations in all of the Midwest. |
