Behold Bruun Idun. This isn’t just any sculpture. It’s a 16-foot-tall troll. Made of reclaimed pallet wood. Bruun Idun stands proudly in Seattle’s Lincoln Park. She’s part of a larger project. The Northwest Trolls Way of the Bird King. Danish artist Thomas Dambo created her. He’s known for his whimsical environmental art.
Bruun Idun’s creation involved a unique collaboration. Sawhorse Revolution and Scan Design Foundation teamed up with Dambo’s crew. They spent two weeks building her right here. They watched salmon fishermen. They played games on the beach. They even used driftwood for her hair. Imagine building a 16-foot troll without a tape measure. Just jigsaws drills and metric screws.
This isn’t just a pretty face. Bruun Idun’s story is one of environmental awareness. Dambo’s trolls tell a tale. They warn against ignoring nature. A legend speaks of trolls gathering every 211 years. Angry at humanity’s actions they considered eating us. But some young trolls saw the humans as ignorant not evil. They decided to help teach us. Bruun Idun is a guardian of the earth a protector.
She’s not just wood and driftwood. She’s a symbol. A symbol of environmental responsibility. She’s a reminder. A reminder to listen to nature. Her flute plays a song for the orcas. A song of hope for a brighter future.
The path to Bruun Idun is steep. But the view is worth the climb. The climb is strenuous. But the reward is great. You’ve met Bruun Idun. Remember her message. Remember her story. Protect our planet.