Visser won't leap out at you from his comfortable spot on a tree along the Delaware River waterfront in Burlington City. Visser was created by Peter Bieling and is co-sponsored by the Arts Guild New Jersey.
In Scandanavian folklore, trolls aren't particularly nice creatures and humans weren't their favorite company.
But the trolls that have invaded Burlington County are quiet and don't bother anyone — so much so that county government has invited them to hang around indefinitely.
Troll Trek, an outdoor exhibit across Burlington County featuring 19 troll sculptures made of recycled and natural materials, will be retained, the Burlington County commissioners announced on Tuesday.
This is Pipsqueak, who you will find hanging out outside the Burlington County Amphitheater in Westampton. This troll's creator was Maya Sorhage.
"Troll Trek's success has well exceeded our expectations, attracting visitors to Burlington County's parks and downtowns while also inspiring others to create their own trolls from recycled materials," Allison Eckel, Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director, said in a statement. "This is a great example of how art can impact our communities and it reinforces our Board’s commitment to supporting artists and helping to share their creations," added Eckel, who lives in Medford.
You can visit this special Burlington County web page to locate the 19 trolls.
A few trolls reside in the immediate 70and73.com coverage area:
- Sally McScraps is the troll who has taken up residence in Elbo Park, Mount Laurel. She was created by Marc Tous, Fred Poinsett and Steven Thorpe and is co-sponsored by Mount Laurel Township.
- Flora, whom you will find between Sixth and 10th streets in Medford, was created by Carmen and Eduardo Jimenez and co-sponsored by the Lower Forge Brewery.
- Noelle the Troll may startle you, but do not fear. She lives at the Burlington County Agricultural Center on Centerton Road in Moorestown. She was created by Tous, Poinsett and Thorpe.
The Troll Trek – organized by the county commissioners and the county Parks System — was expected to last only a few months, from last September through December, but residents, municipalities and sponsors asked that it be extended, according to the county.
Troll Trek "was inspired by Big Rusty, a large troll created by world renowned artist Thomas Dambo at the site of Hainesport’s future Creek Turn Park," according to the county.
Meet Retlaw, who is a fixture on White Street in Mount Holly. Creators Julia Park and Adam Pietras gave us Retlaw, who was co-sponsored by Mill Race Village.
