I've tried to resist, but I have to say it: one man's trash is another man's troll. Meet Big Rusty, a 20 foot tall troll designed by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Dambo and a group of volunteers built Rusty from trash found on the abandoned Creek Turn Pottery site which is located on Route 38 in Hainesport (39.9762330,-74.8264650).
Artists Herman J Kleiner, Jr. and his wife Francisca Kleiner operated Creek Turn Pottery for over 50 years. Hainesport Township purchased the 28 acre plot from the Kleiner Estate, and it will be developed into a park.
The recycled Rusty entertains visitors whenever the property's gates are open. You can prowl the property at your own risk. I took the following pictures when I visited yesterday.
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| The place is covered with nifty graffiti. Some of it is X-rated, so parents be advised. |
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| The property drops off at the back, and the Rancocas Creek flows below. It's a lovely view. |
In the coming days, I will write about Thomas Dambo and the Kleiners and their business.
