About the Exhibition
TROLLS: Save the Humans, at The Wild Center from June 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, features six folklore-inspired activist Trolls that have come to teach humans how to rediscover nature and to inspire humans to be good stewards of the earth. This all-new touring exhibition featuring Thomas Dambo’s signature folklore-inspired troll sculptures are built from reclaimed materials and will delight visitors of all ages. The outdoor exhibition will fuse fairytales, whimsy, and incredible art installations to inspire visitors to explore themes such as recycling and reusing trash, the importance of plants and gardens, art and more.
Meet the Trolls
Meet the six giant Trolls that will take up residence at The Wild Center. Through activism, the goal of the tribe is to help the humans rediscover nature and inspire them to be good stewards of earth. Featuring unique personalities, each troll brings a story to tell the humans.
Basse Buller tends to be all over the place, spreading his message in mud paint on every available surface. He is a wild child at heart, but when he starts painting, he finds his calm in an instant.
Ibbi Pip is a handy, optimistic troll and a friend of all animals. She tries to communicate with the humans through colorful birdhouses because she holds a strong belief that there is still hope for them.
Kamma Can is a creator. Where humans see trash, she sees potential. Over the last years of human existence, the amount of colorful eternity material has increased rapidly. Kamma finds this new material rather beautiful, and she simply doesn’t understand why the humans just throw it away and leave it in the weirdest places.
Ronja Redeye speaks from her heart and is really good with words. Although she is the smallest of the group that wants to save the humans, she has a mighty voice and is a natural leader.
Rosa brings back life where humans have abandoned it. She spreads her wisdom by showing how plants can make even the most useless items come back to life, with the help of her sunny fingertips.
Sofus is an introverted type who pays great attention to the little things. He uses his ears to hear every little crackle, thud, and buzz. Time only exists as a source of light during the day, which changes the shadows of his surroundings.
