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I Hide Giants That I Make From Wood In The Wilderness Of Copenhagen
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I Hide Giants That I Make From Wood In The Wilderness Of Copenhagen

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My name is Thomas Dambo, I’m a Danish artist who works with recycled materials. Over the last 3 years I made 25 big recycled sculptures around the world. Recently I made 6 hidden giants in my hometown of Copenhagen.

The sculptures are found in some of my favorite places around the city, places where people don’t go to often, because it’s off the beaten track. The sculptures can only be found by using a treasure map, or a poem engraved into a stone near each sculpture. These give hints on how to find the different giants.

I’ve made all the sculptures from recycled wood. Mainly from 600 old pallets, an old wooden shed, a fence and what ever else I was able to scavenge. Every sculpture was made with the help from local volunteers, and each of the sculptures was named after one of the volunteers.

I hope my art will inspire people to see the big potential in recycling and taking better care of our planet.

More info: thomasdambo.com

Little Tilde

Thomas On The Mountain

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Oscar Under The Bridge

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Hilltop Trine

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Sleeping Louis

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And Teddy Friendly

At each sculpture there is a poem that gives hints to find the next one

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The sculptures are made from recycled wood

Here are my two favorite super models Gorm and Knud!

Here’s a map that you can use to find them

My buddy Jacob Keiniken made a film about the project

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My name is Thomas Dambo and I'm an artist from Denmark who has fun and makes small to massive projects from other peoples "trash". Check out my website to see all of my work.

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Thomas Dambo

Thomas Dambo

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My name is Thomas Dambo and I'm an artist from Denmark who has fun and makes small to massive projects from other peoples "trash". Check out my website to see all of my work.

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John L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am really impressed here! This is one of the better entries here on Bored Panda. Thank you so much Thomas, on your creativity. Thumbs up!

Wezbie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are amazing! They make me feel like a child again because they look so magical and immediately have a personality. It makes me so happy that people like you exist, it really makes the world a better place!

Jesus Wäre
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really cool but if I actually saw one I'd hippity hoppity run the hell away

Nancy E
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thomas , I love your artistic whimsy that appeals to all ages , as well, as where you have placed your art work. AAAAA+

Bella Tocchio
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Now I want to make them clothes made of grass ans moss!!! :P They are beautifull and this project is fantastic!

Kasi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing idea and amazing work. When I visit Copenhagen I would love to go on this treasure hunt. Never stop dreaming and creating beauty.

lemontzz aide
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely wonderful ! How interactive with nature without being intrusive (due to wood as natural material). Love the map to assist finding these creatures too.

Brian Zeeb
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So unique and creative. Love it. I wish I lived closer! Deb Michigan, USA

Apollo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kopenhagen is lucky to have an artist like this who brings joy to kids and grown ups.

Barbara Dombi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After watching the Attack on Titan it is a bit scary to me, but they look really cool. Well done :)

Flower
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

year 3000: - Look! I found them in the jungle! -What are these? - a gift from our previous generation

Silent Skeleton
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cool! I kinda really want to travel there just to find them :oD

Emrah Delan
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my village, a guy made pathways through a forest to reveal parts of it that were so beutiful, but they were way too densely filled with vegetation. The pathways are amazing, there are 18 of them and 4 of which have a small resting spot with a place for barbecue, relaxing, camping, even a small kid's playground. It's amazing honestly, the best spot is next to a waterfall that barely anyone knew about, it has the biggest playground/camping site. I go every week to spend the day there with a few books, a lot of coffee and some cookies and food. Only the previous generations knew about it, since, FUN in their time was exploring and playing outside, so they saw much more of the nature's beauty than us. Still, it's nowhere near what this guy made, props to him!

David A Waldron
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife and I went to boothbay Me and saw 5 of them very awesome to see.

Linda Kjær-Thomsen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are SO cool! And yes, I did find them all :-D And there are more like them elsewhere.

The Strolling Mind
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really really nice work man! Philippines has many mountains, specially on the island I lived, and would really love seeing giants like your guarding its peak ;-)

Steve Dorobek
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exquisitely beautiful in all aspects: Design, Execution, and most importantly, Intent. Bravo, Hr!

Steve Dorobek
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exquisitely beautiful in all ways: Design, Execution, and most importantly, Intent. Bravo, Hr!

Jan Grootaers
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How long will they stay there? We are going to CHP in July. Would be nice to go 'giant' hunting with the kids ...

Jan Grootaers
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How long will they stay there? We are going to CPH in July ... nice to go on a hunt with the kid!

Kaj Framke
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been visiting them all with my kids. They just absolutely love and adore them. And were all about "when will we go visit another giant, when will we go visit another giant" until we had visited them all.

Thomas Klink
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Magnificent!! Unfortunately, in the USA some of the morons who live here would have them destroyed in a week.

David Ruiz Puga
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing work, Thomas! We have an earth art sculpture park "Poustinia" (www.poustinialandart.com) located in Belize, Central America, and we would LOVE for you to come down and do a sited sculpture at the park. If this reaches you and you wish to contact us (which I hope you would) email me at: david_ruiz@hotmail.com We are also on facebook (Poustinia Land Art).

Kawaii Lemon
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I hide" How exactly do you hide them..? Doesn;t it make a lot of noise if you assemble a giant sculpture? I do like your work tho!

Full Name
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Copenhagen is my favourite city I've ever been to. I wish I would've seen these though. The scale of these is nuts! I just might have to back. Greetings from Canada.

Spirit Wolf 147
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so amazing It would be so cool to have more fun ideas like this keep up the good creativity!

Martin
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing these The Never Ending Story popped into my head.. nice sculptures, an addition that might be nice if they could be like tree houses so kids can play inside!

Loraine Mac
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful giants, each an obviously cheeky character making them more attractive, beautiful to see children appreciate them too, such skill Gosh, I hope you are fully appreciated

Katherine Krige
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me want to visit Copenhagen. What a great idea. Cool sculptures Thomas!

Glynis Lailann
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How absolutely magical. Woodland creatures returning to the forest.

Don'tSendaLion2doApanda'sjob
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

~> this Artist - is an off Grid Hero .. If bored panda had background music Thomas Dambo has earned >> ..... Holding Out for a Hero .... . .. Rad Song by Bonnie Tyler Doesn't it sound so familiar now ??? ... Where have all the good men gone And where are all the gods? Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed? ...... He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And it's gotta be here And he's gotta be larger than life! Larger than life Somewhere ....in Denmark >>... .. He's ~~> > > In The Wilderness Of Copenhagen .... In this World of utter nonsense ... there are Heros still thriving about us

Roos
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are absolutely awesome! Can you make them in other countries to? (For example the Netherlands maybe hihi)

Sherly Septiani
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Copenhagen is so lucky to have you guys! I'm impressed by your idea and creativity. I'm sure will visit your giants when visiting copenhagen

Julie Evans
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really enjoyed these. Even had a little chuckle over the small child in the sleeping giants mouth.

Brian Zeeb
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So unique and impressive. Love your work. I wish I lived closer! Deb from Michigan, USA

Char Schatman
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have run into one or two of these giants, here in the US. A great find wile wondering home through the live oak.

Elephant Baby
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder whether all foreigners like you are creative , having the talent in making new things ? There's no such things in China ,you're amz

GlassOfWater
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Little Tilde looks a lot like the giant from some Barbie movie I watched as a kid...

Jay
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These aren't really hidden THEY ARE HUGE! this artist is amazing I wish there were more like him.

Hayley Lightcap
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I saw this without seeing the article first I would pee myself lol

John L
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am really impressed here! This is one of the better entries here on Bored Panda. Thank you so much Thomas, on your creativity. Thumbs up!

Wezbie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are amazing! They make me feel like a child again because they look so magical and immediately have a personality. It makes me so happy that people like you exist, it really makes the world a better place!

Jesus Wäre
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really cool but if I actually saw one I'd hippity hoppity run the hell away

Nancy E
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thomas , I love your artistic whimsy that appeals to all ages , as well, as where you have placed your art work. AAAAA+

Bella Tocchio
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Now I want to make them clothes made of grass ans moss!!! :P They are beautifull and this project is fantastic!

Kasi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing idea and amazing work. When I visit Copenhagen I would love to go on this treasure hunt. Never stop dreaming and creating beauty.

lemontzz aide
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely wonderful ! How interactive with nature without being intrusive (due to wood as natural material). Love the map to assist finding these creatures too.

Brian Zeeb
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So unique and creative. Love it. I wish I lived closer! Deb Michigan, USA

Apollo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kopenhagen is lucky to have an artist like this who brings joy to kids and grown ups.

Barbara Dombi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After watching the Attack on Titan it is a bit scary to me, but they look really cool. Well done :)

Flower
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

year 3000: - Look! I found them in the jungle! -What are these? - a gift from our previous generation

Silent Skeleton
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cool! I kinda really want to travel there just to find them :oD

Emrah Delan
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my village, a guy made pathways through a forest to reveal parts of it that were so beutiful, but they were way too densely filled with vegetation. The pathways are amazing, there are 18 of them and 4 of which have a small resting spot with a place for barbecue, relaxing, camping, even a small kid's playground. It's amazing honestly, the best spot is next to a waterfall that barely anyone knew about, it has the biggest playground/camping site. I go every week to spend the day there with a few books, a lot of coffee and some cookies and food. Only the previous generations knew about it, since, FUN in their time was exploring and playing outside, so they saw much more of the nature's beauty than us. Still, it's nowhere near what this guy made, props to him!

David A Waldron
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife and I went to boothbay Me and saw 5 of them very awesome to see.

Linda Kjær-Thomsen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are SO cool! And yes, I did find them all :-D And there are more like them elsewhere.

The Strolling Mind
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really really nice work man! Philippines has many mountains, specially on the island I lived, and would really love seeing giants like your guarding its peak ;-)

Steve Dorobek
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exquisitely beautiful in all aspects: Design, Execution, and most importantly, Intent. Bravo, Hr!

Steve Dorobek
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exquisitely beautiful in all ways: Design, Execution, and most importantly, Intent. Bravo, Hr!

Jan Grootaers
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How long will they stay there? We are going to CHP in July. Would be nice to go 'giant' hunting with the kids ...

Jan Grootaers
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How long will they stay there? We are going to CPH in July ... nice to go on a hunt with the kid!

Kaj Framke
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been visiting them all with my kids. They just absolutely love and adore them. And were all about "when will we go visit another giant, when will we go visit another giant" until we had visited them all.

Thomas Klink
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Magnificent!! Unfortunately, in the USA some of the morons who live here would have them destroyed in a week.

David Ruiz Puga
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing work, Thomas! We have an earth art sculpture park "Poustinia" (www.poustinialandart.com) located in Belize, Central America, and we would LOVE for you to come down and do a sited sculpture at the park. If this reaches you and you wish to contact us (which I hope you would) email me at: david_ruiz@hotmail.com We are also on facebook (Poustinia Land Art).

Kawaii Lemon
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I hide" How exactly do you hide them..? Doesn;t it make a lot of noise if you assemble a giant sculpture? I do like your work tho!

Full Name
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Copenhagen is my favourite city I've ever been to. I wish I would've seen these though. The scale of these is nuts! I just might have to back. Greetings from Canada.

Spirit Wolf 147
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so amazing It would be so cool to have more fun ideas like this keep up the good creativity!

Martin
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing these The Never Ending Story popped into my head.. nice sculptures, an addition that might be nice if they could be like tree houses so kids can play inside!

Loraine Mac
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful giants, each an obviously cheeky character making them more attractive, beautiful to see children appreciate them too, such skill Gosh, I hope you are fully appreciated

Katherine Krige
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes me want to visit Copenhagen. What a great idea. Cool sculptures Thomas!

Glynis Lailann
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How absolutely magical. Woodland creatures returning to the forest.

Don'tSendaLion2doApanda'sjob
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

~> this Artist - is an off Grid Hero .. If bored panda had background music Thomas Dambo has earned >> ..... Holding Out for a Hero .... . .. Rad Song by Bonnie Tyler Doesn't it sound so familiar now ??? ... Where have all the good men gone And where are all the gods? Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed? ...... He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And it's gotta be here And he's gotta be larger than life! Larger than life Somewhere ....in Denmark >>... .. He's ~~> > > In The Wilderness Of Copenhagen .... In this World of utter nonsense ... there are Heros still thriving about us

Roos
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are absolutely awesome! Can you make them in other countries to? (For example the Netherlands maybe hihi)

Sherly Septiani
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Copenhagen is so lucky to have you guys! I'm impressed by your idea and creativity. I'm sure will visit your giants when visiting copenhagen

Julie Evans
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really enjoyed these. Even had a little chuckle over the small child in the sleeping giants mouth.

Brian Zeeb
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So unique and impressive. Love your work. I wish I lived closer! Deb from Michigan, USA

Char Schatman
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have run into one or two of these giants, here in the US. A great find wile wondering home through the live oak.

Elephant Baby
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder whether all foreigners like you are creative , having the talent in making new things ? There's no such things in China ,you're amz

GlassOfWater
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Little Tilde looks a lot like the giant from some Barbie movie I watched as a kid...

Jay
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These aren't really hidden THEY ARE HUGE! this artist is amazing I wish there were more like him.

Hayley Lightcap
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I saw this without seeing the article first I would pee myself lol

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