‘Malin’s Fountain’

Unveiled in March 2024, “Malin’s Fountain” is a giant troll sculpture set within the woods of Pease Park. It was created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo and a team of local volunteers.

More than 80 percent of Malin is made from recycled, repurposed, or found materials. The wood is sourced from Harvest Lumber, a sawmill dedicated to giving new life to Austin’s fallen trees. Specifically, the cladding and shake boards were milled by Harvest Lumber from a water tank from the J.J. Pickle Research Campus of the University of Texas at Austin. The sculpture’s hair is made from cedar tree roots collected by a local man over 15 years, and its necklace is made from rocks and wood found in nature, brought to the project by locals.

Malin holds a metal tray to collect water, as a reminder to share water with the rest of the animals on the planet. The artist hopes that passersby pour a bit of water in it to share with the birds and insects in the park, especially in the hot months.