Episode 220: Thomas Dambo – Giant Troll Trailblazer, Recycled Artist
Thomas Dambo, the Sculptor and Recycled Artist, joins the show to share his journey from dumpster diving to creating giant trolls out of trash around the world. Hear how to create something really big, turn a hobby into a career, never fear failure, find treasure in trash, and the coolest spots to explore in Denmark. This episode covers everything from beatboxing to giant troll faces. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
What was the first large-scale art project Thomas did
When did he know he wanted to do a giant trolls project
What is the history of trolls in Denmark
How long does it take to create a troll
What’s the difference between creating big and small sculptures
Does the final troll design ever change while Thomas is building it
How do you train yourself to think big
Who is Thomas’s favorite professional skateboarder of all time
[30:10] Does the final troll design ever change while Thomas is building it
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Inspiration & Creativity: People, Hobbies, and Resources
[33:17] What makes an idea stand out during Thomas’s site visits
[35:09] How do you train yourself to think big
[35:23] Ha!
[36:08] Where are the trolls when you need to interview them
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