Art & Wonder

Bruun Idun - Way of the Bird King

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Bruun Idun - Way of the Bird King
Andrea’s Take

She’s enormous, but somehow still feels like she belongs in the forest. Look closely at the flute before you leave—it’s one of the details that makes Bruun Idun’s story much more than simply finding a giant troll in the woods. Hidden among the trees of Lincoln Park is Bruun Idun, a giant troll created by Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo as part of Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King. She sits quietly among the trees, playing a flute for the birds, easy to miss if you’re not looking for her. Finding her requires a short walk through the forest, which makes the moment you finally spot her feel a little magical.