Green George

Tucked away in the corners of Freetown Christiania is Green George. One of many troll sculptures by the famous Danish artist Thomas Dambo

George is constructed entirely from reclaimed materials including discarded pallets and scrap wood found within the Christiania community. His relaxed pose and contemplative expression perfectly mirror the alternative and laid back atmosphere of the neighborhood.

The history of Green George is rooted in Dambo’s "Forgotten Giants" project. The artist began placing these trolls in hidden locations around Copenhagen to draw people out of the city center and into the local parks and forests.

George was one of the early creations in this series and was specifically designed to represent the environmental values of Christiania. He serves as a physical reminder that what one person considers trash can be transformed into something beautiful and meaningful.

It's been fun to see these trolls all over the world, and I'm sad we didn't see the other two trips in Copenhagen, but that leaves stuff for our next visit 😉Read more