Mountain Devils is a newly built tourist area near Da Lat city with models of devils standing in the middle of the mountains and forests. They quickly became "famous" because of their appearance, which is considered offensive and does not fit with the peaceful and romantic scenery here. Meanwhile, in the capital of Denmark, tourists are extremely excited to search for 6 forgotten giants created by artist Thomas Dambo and his colleagues.
What makes Thomas Dambo’s works so popular is the material they are made of. The giants are made from scraps of wood, flat pieces of wood, or other discarded wooden tools. Once completed, they are placed in various locations around the city, and their locations are marked with a map. Visitors to Copenhagen often do not miss the experience of finding the hiding place of these mysterious giants.
Six giants of six different shapes and shades have now become an indispensable part of the forests of Copenhagen. The placement of the “big guys” is carefully considered, so that each one fulfills a special mission.
The statue of “Friendly Teddy” is located on the shore of a lake and with one arm stretched out to form a bridge over the river. It is known that Teddy’s fur is made from leftover pieces of wood. This is also a familiar style in Thomas Dambo’s works.
The statue of “Thomas on the Mountain” is located on a hill, facing the town of Albertslund with his legs stretched out in a relaxed manner, making it an ideal bench for visitors to rest.
One of Thomas Dambo’s most distinctive sculptures is called “Little Tidle”. Inside the sculpture is a special wintering place for 28 bird nests.
“Sleepy Louis” is a lazy giant who lives on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Louis’s mouth is always open, leaving space for visitors to play or sleep in.
The “Oscar Under the Bridge” statue was named after an artist from Chile who visited and helped Thomas Dambo complete his project.
The “Trine on the Hill” was created as a gift for little visitors who can climb into the statue's palm and enjoy panoramic views of the Avedøresletten nature reserve.
Thomas Dambo not only succeeded in taking the works of art out of the museum, but more importantly, brought people closer to nature. The statues scattered in the deserted forests, like the last remaining giants of an ancient tribe wanting to protect and invite small people to explore the peaceful fairy world in the heart of the city.
The “forgotten giants” have now become famous, becoming a source of inspiration for recycling waste materials and travel to find nature. Their model has been replicated in many places around the world: China, Korea, America, Belgium, ... (and perhaps not excluding the "mountain devils" of Vietnam).
