In a quiet Norwegian village called Harestua, nestled among pines and frost, Canadian artist Gregory Taylor found something ancient stirring. Not a troll from bridge-side legends, but a spirit of transformationa mythic embodiment of emotion reborn through modern art. This spark became Trollibu, Taylors defining creative force, and the heart of his 2025 fine art journey.
The centerpiece of this evolution is The Six Trollibus of Origins, a monumental mixed-media work (primarily acrylic on canvas) measuring 47" W x 77" H x 2" D. Recently sold for $7,000 USD through Trollibu.com, the piece explores the six moods of Trollibu, each representing a distinct emotional state. Towering over six feet tall, the artwork radiates both myth and motionits layered textures and bold color fields capturing the restless metamorphosis of the human spirit.
Between folklore and feeling
For Taylor, Trollibu isnt just a characterits a mirror. Theres a troll in everyone, he says. When you embrace it, you live freer, wilder.
His expressive brushwork and dynamic composition invite viewers to navigate the six moods like emotional landscapes. Each formabstract yet alivesuggests a different current of being: joy, chaos, melancholy, wonder, defiance, and balance. The works tactile surfaces and mixed-media layering heighten its sense of depth, offering endless interpretation.
Taylors background in Human Geography at the University of Alberta, where he focused on satellite image analysis, informs this visual language. It sounds far from art, he reflects, but learning to see patterns in data taught me to recognize structure in chaos. Thats where my visual rhythm comes from.
Between art and accessibility
Before arriving at Trollibu, Taylor worked independently across sculpture, 3D design, and digital media. But with The Six Trollibus of Origins, he distilled years of experimentation into a singular statementa fusion of technique, myth, and self-exploration.
I dont think fine art and commercial art should be enemies, Taylor explains. A character, a feeling, or an idea can exist in both worlds. Trollibu represents that freedom.
That spirit extends across the Trollibu brand (Trollibu.com / Trollibu.no), where playful design meets fine-art depth. While The Six Trollibus of Origins stands alone as a 1/1 original, Taylor continues to explore ways for collectors and fans to engage with Trollibu through accessible formats and future projects.
A playful rebellion
In an art world often allergic to humor, Taylors work is a refreshing contradictionserious craft delivered with a wink. His process, which can involve brushes, sponges, and even hardware tools, rejects perfectionism in favor of intuition. I want people to see my work and think, I could do this tooif I let go of control, he says with a grin.
Theres a trace of pop surrealism and urban vinyl energy in his approach, echoing inspirations like Frank Kozik, yet Taylors Trollibu exists in its own mythos. Its a self-contained world where mischief, balance, and authenticity coexist.
Looking ahead
Taylor envisions Trollibu continuing to evolvethrough new canvases, interactive installations, and digital storytellingbut its essence will remain rooted in the emotional complexity that The Six Trollibus of Origins celebrates.
In Norway, I learned that calm doesnt mean silence, Taylor muses. It means knowing where you come fromand which part of you still wants to dance.
In a landscape crowded by algorithms and trends, Gregory Taylors Trollibu doesnt just challenge conventionit invites it to play.
