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…
