Thursday, December 15, 2022

Four giant sculptures made of recycled wood hidden on Sentosa’s Palawan Beach



Artist Thomas Dambo said his sculptures demonstrate the value of trash as a creative material.
PHOTO: Artist Thomas Dambo said his sculptures demonstrate the value of trash as a creative material.
ST photo by Lim Yao Hui - Little Lyn
Picture posted by Gena Soh, The Straits Times on 14 December 2022 at 01:46 am SGT


 With large front teeth and eyes the size of rugby balls, four gargantuan statues of trolls from Danish folklore are now basking on the sunny shores of Sentosa.
PHOTO: With large front teeth and eyes the size of rugby balls, four gargantuan statues of trolls from Danish folklore are now basking on the sunny shores of Sentosa.
Picture posted by BYKidO on 13 December 2022 - Little Lyn aims to remind us to pause and appreciate the biodiversity of nature around us.


 Created by Copenhagen-based sustainability artist and recycling activist Thomas Dambo, the creatures known as the Explorers of Sentosa are made out of wooden pallets, crates and floorboards discarded in Singapore.
PHOTO: Created by Copenhagen-based sustainability artist and recycling activist Thomas Dambo, the creatures known as the Explorers of Sentosa are made out of wooden pallets, crates and floorboards discarded in Singapore.
Picture posted by BYKidO on 13 December 2022
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Hidden in various corners of Palawan beach, some of them even requiring short hikes into forested areas to reach, these sculptures, which are free to access, will be in Sentosa until 2024.

Clues in an interactive online treasure map will help Sentosa visitors in their hunt for the giant trolls.


 Go on the Hunt with an Online Treasure Trail Map
PHOTO: Go on the Hunt with an Online Treasure Trail Map
To aid in the exploration of the four giants, there is an interactive online treasure trail map. By scanning QR codes, visitors can discover “breadcrumbs” to unravel clues that lead them the sculptures.
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Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) chief executive Thien Kwee Eng said she hopes that the public will experience a sense of mystery as they search for the sculptures in lesser-known areas of Palawan Beach.

She added: “We are excited to invite our international and local visitors to discover the giants and the sustainability-themed stories behind them.”

The four statues, which were unveiled on Tuesday, join Mr Dambo’s oeuvre of 97 other sculptures made out of recycled materials hidden in forests around the world.


 The four statues join Mr Dambo’s oeuvre of 97 other sculptures hidden in forests around the world.
PHOTO: The four statues join Mr Dambo’s oeuvre of 97 other sculptures hidden in forests around the world.
ST photo by Lim Yao Hui - Dreamer Dee
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The artist said his sculptures demonstrate the value of trash as a creative material.

“A lot of people are afraid of trash and don’t want to touch it, and we think that if we dropped something on the floor, then maybe it’s not worth picking it up again or it’s not as good as something that is new,” he said.


 The artist said his sculptures demonstrate the value of trash as a creative material.
PHOTO: The artist said his sculptures demonstrate the value of trash as a creative material.
Picture posted by Lester Ng, A Little Day Out on 13 December 2022 - Dreamer Dee is an optimist who loves nature and surrounds himself with it.


 As the youngest of the giants, Curious Sue has adventure in her heart and joyfully searches for hidden treasures in the sand.
PHOTO: As the youngest of the giants, Curious Sue has adventure in her heart and joyfully searches for hidden treasures in the sand.
ST photo by Lim Yao Hui - Curious Sue, the youngest of the giants
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The artist has given each troll its own personality and a unique story about its experiences and interaction with pollution, specifically their encounters with marine litter.

He said: “In Denmark, we have a big culture on natural stories about trolls… What my figures represent is the voice of nature, and while nature can’t speak, I think nature has a lot to say about the behaviour of humans, who have recently come into the world.”

He added: “Ocean trash is very real to islands like Sentosa, with diverse yet vulnerable biodiversity, and I hope that the installations in this beautiful location can serve as a strong visual reminder of the need for responsible use of materials and their impact on the environment.”


 Mr Dambo has given each troll its own personality and a unique story, like Reef the Chief who takes plastic waste and recycles it into beautiful treasures.
PHOTO: Mr Dambo has given each troll its own personality and a unique story, like Reef the Chief who takes plastic waste and recycles it into beautiful treasures.
ST photo by Lim Yao Hui - Reef the Chief
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The sculptures are decorated with plastic garlands or “magic” orbs to highlight alternative uses of waste such as plastic bottles, canisters and water bottles.

Creative studio Studio29 owner Angelina Lourdes, who designed the plastic ornaments, said: “Although some may think that upcycling plastic waste into whimsical objects will not reduce the amount of plastic waste in the end, beginning to view plastic as a creative material can incentivise people to begin sorting and cleaning waste for use in their projects.”


 Reef hopes to encourage people to be more aware of their carbon footprint and reduce it one small step at a time through recycling.
PHOTO: Reef hopes to encourage people to be more aware of their carbon footprint and reduce it one small step at a time through recycling.
Photo credit: Youthopia, Self Umar - Reef the Chief is a craftsman who takes plastic trash and recycles it into treasure. He can be found holding up one of his creations made from discarded plastic.
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According to data releasel by the National Environment Agency in April, only 13 per cent of domestic waste was recycled in 2022, with contamination in recycling bins being the key reason that the rate remains repressed.

She added: “Even if the joy from these objects wears off, at least they can be easily recycled because they’ve already been sorted and cleaned.”


 Sculptures from other Countries
PHOTO: Sculptures from other Countries
Collectively, the family of four are known as Explorers of Sentosa. They were created with upcycled materials by Thomas, whose works can be found in Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, China, South Korea, Chile and the United States.
Picture posted by BYKidO on 13 December 2022
 

 Upcycled Plastic Art
PHOTO: Upcycled Plastic Art
You may also notice upcycled plastic art around the sculptures. These are the work of Angelina Lourdes from Studio 29, local volunteers and The RICE Company.
Reference
[1] Gena Soh, The New Paper, Four giant sculptures made of recycled wood hidden on Sentosa’s Palawan Beach, posted on 13 December 2022 at 10:45 pm, https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/four-giant-sculptures-made-recycled-wood-hidden-sentosas-palawan-beach


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