John Bauer | The Man That Saw Trolls
John Bauer is one of the most beloved Swedish artists. He lived in the same place as me, in Småland. He loved the forest and his fairytale art was inspired by the dark forest and the folklore that is very strong around here. He had a special bound to nature. He was a creature of the forest and felt that he belonged there.
John Bauer died very young, only 36 years old. His death was tragic and poetic at the same time, because it happened just when he was about to leave the forest forever. Here in Småland, some people say that he died because of the magic spell that the forest put on him.
I am much inspired by John Bauer and his art. But I also find the story of his life so interesting. It is dark and weird and scary in a very folklorish way. Everything about him fits so nicely into the culture of Småland.
Today it has been exactly 103 years since he died. I wanted to say something about it, so I made this video. I am hoping that others will be inspired by him and his magical art. 💕
00:00 - 00:55 Intro
00:56 - 02:19 Early Life
02:20 - 03:33 John meets Ester
03:34 - 05:59 John Bauers Art
05:60 - 08:00 Humpe, The Troll that Took Him
08:01 - 10:24 John's Dark Sixth Sense
10:25 - 13:26 The Death
13:27 - 18:01 101 Years later
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When I was a child my grandpa read stories he had done. My favorite was "Pojken som aldrig var rädd" ("The Boy Who Was Never Afraid") It scared me and fascinated me at the same time.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
☺️💕 Lovely! It is interesting how stories are stuck with us. But not only stories but the storyteller as well. Grandpas are often great at that!
This is mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing this story in such a magical way. 🌿🍂
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it. ♥️
Thank you so much for this amazing story about John Bauer. What a man. I totally understand him that he wanted to live in and with the forest. I have to read more about him. Love his art. Just woooow! Thank you again, dear Vildemo, for this... Walking in the same woods. 🌲🌄🍁❤️🙋🏼♀️
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you! He was truly an awesome artist. So inspiring! And all the mysteries around him just made everything so much better. 💕
Very beautiful video and tribute. I love everything Scandinavian ☺️ Love from Ireland 🇮🇪♥️🇸🇪
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🌸
Haunting storytelling. I got chills.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ☺️🙏💕
Absolutely beautiful video with a stunning and intriguing storyline! Well done! It’ll be one that I watch over and over. You certainly live in the most beautiful place on this earth! 🙂👏🏻
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh! Thank you so much! I am so happy you liked it! 😀💕
What a hauntingly beautiful tribute! I have always been fascinated by Trolls! They are my favorite creatures from folklore/mythology, so no surprise that I am also a huge fan of John Bauer's artwork ❤
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
Oh! Thank you so much! ❤️ I am so fascinated by him and his art. He was really special.
Thank you so much for an absolutely outstanding cinematic video! Best of the best, and the story too, of course! Did not know this about John Bauer. You told his story so very nicely, he would be proud, I'm sure!
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh! Thank you so much. Your words are warming my heart. 💕 It is so hard to tell about a historical event but make it in storytelling style. So this was an experiment for me to see if I can do it in a balanced way. So I am super happy that you liked it! 💖
Thank you for this great story. You gave it back so beautifully with your enchanting voice. I didn't know him before but now I want to know more about him and his story.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am so happy that you found interest in him. He is really a very good artist and everything about him was so magic. 💕
John Bauer har följt mig hela livet, kindred spirit, skogen och dess innevånare är mitt liv. Mycket fin film om han och hans liv ❤
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Åh, tack så mycket. Ja, han är verkligen magisk. Så kul att han även är viktig för dig. Det han gjorde var verkligen så fint och inspirerande. 💕
@marcushokkanen9211
Ай бұрын
John Bauers målningar har gett inspiration till mina målningar av bergstroll, berg, åkrar, vättar och alver. Mycket fin film om han och hans liv.♥️
I love this video and would love to see others like it. I especially loved the availability of captions because I sometimes struggle to hear a word correctly. Please keep writing stories and making content!
@Vildemo
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked it. I will try to have captions in most of my videos. 😃👍
Wow wow wow. That was.. perfect. Thank you! What a stunning piece of art you've created! I hope many people will see this and learn about John Bauer. I love his art but never knew anything about his life or story. Mesmerizing! And your storytelling was amazing! Would love to hear more about your own encounters and experiences in that forest, if you're willing to share.. 🤍
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you so much dear Emerelle! That makes me so happy. I am a huge fan of him. He was really special. I will make a video about my forest experience! I have so many stories about it I do not even know what to pick! 😀
@Emerelle
2 жыл бұрын
@@Vildemo Ohh I'm so looking forward to this.. ✨🧚🏻
John returned home to his beloved forest & creatures. It was a sad story but told do well. It was interesting hearing a bit of his life. I remember seeing his art as a child & was drawn in to his fairytale world. I think he will be happy having you in his company & maybe the trolls & fae will come visit you. Wonderful video dear friend🤍
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked it. 💖 Yes, he returned to home. At least I like to think that. He really loved the forest and it was just such a natural part of him.
Thank you for making this video, it was informative, fascinating and beautiful! Very beautiful 😍
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you very much! 💖
So enchanting yet haunting there is indeed wonder in forest as a witch I can only understand what he must felt being drawn by nature it was his home and he lived in peace with all the beings that were here magick is as beautiful as dangerous it depends the story telling and the soundtrack were marvelous ! Right now I just want to go outside and feel the magick surrounding the world
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I agree. I totally get him and his fascination for the forest. It is a beautiful place and every time you visit you learn and see something new. 💖
@kamothatguy382
2 жыл бұрын
witch? that sounds so Cool omg 😍
Haunting, I love John's work and yours!
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! He is really amazing. I loved every single one of his drawings. Hart to pick a favorite. 😊
this is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😀💕
Thank you for sharing this tragic story. Your narration is spellbinding.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am happy you liked it. 💖
Amazing. Really loved this video. 🤘
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🌸
Bauer's work was magical, you're stupefyingly gorgeous, and this video was fantastic. Thank you for making this!
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you so much. It makes me so happy! ☺️💕
You have made a wonderful video, Vildemo. I have just watched it once again❤️
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you so much! I am so glad that you like it! 💖
Beautiful, great story and cinematography. Well done!
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am so happy you like it! 😀💕
I admire him so much, his mystical paintings...❤❤❤
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
😊💕
Tack Vildemo för denna fantastiska video!
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
Åh. Tack själv. Jag är glad att du tyckte om den. =)
This video is crazy. You deserve wayyyy more views for this. Amazing.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh! Thank you! 😄❤️
Beautiful and haunting. Thank you.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕
This was suck a well made video! Amazing storytelling and atmosphere all over : ))
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
Oh, thank you so much. That made me really happy. 😊🌸
What a wonderful story !, thanks for telling it
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊💖
Thank you for this video! Your voice is beautiful.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you so much! ♥️
Your voice is perfect to tell stories🥰😍😍
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you! That makes me so happy! I love to tell stories! ❤️
This is an amazing story. I have tingles. Thank you 💖💖💖
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏💕
Well done, just what I was looking for.
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😀
OMG! It was so good. I am really thankful cuz you've made this video. You are so talented. I hope you will be happy for the rest of your life. I am sending all my love.
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you! I am sending you love too! ❤️ I am happy you liked the video! 😊
Riktigt intressant video! :)
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Tusen tack! 😊💖
Swedish electronic music composer Ralph Lundsten had his albums depicted Mr. Bauer's artworks.
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
I did not know that. That is awesome! 😀
I think I know something about this forest too. Thank you for telling us the story of John Bauer.
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
💖 Thank you!
Wow, vilken vacker och inspirerande video!
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Åh, tusen, tusen tack! 💕
Thank You for sharing This deep Story 🖤🧙🌲🌳
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you! 💕
Beautiful
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🌸
Wow, I adore this
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
beautiful but sad story love it 🙏😔💞👌😉 enjoy the forest And The Troll 💕👌
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Haha, I will! I am going out to the forest a full day today. 🌲💕
just wow !
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
💖
So is this the main inspiration for Brian Froud Dark Crystal work?
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
I had to google him. And wow! Thank you for mentioning him! What a lovely artist! It looks very much like Bauer so he must have been inspired by him. Absolutely beautiful pictures. 💕
You sound like Galadriel in The Lord of The Rings :) Good storytelling skills.
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
Oh, wow! Thank you so much! I will live on that comment for ever! 😀😀😀❤️
Nice
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😀
Wow! Guld ❤️🪄
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
Åh, tack! 😀🌸
Min favorit konstnär /en smålänning
@Vildemo
3 ай бұрын
😊💕 Ja, han är otroligt inspirerande. Fantasin kickar igång på max när man tittar på hans målningar.
@nattravn8445
3 ай бұрын
@@Vildemo gav min svågers dotter en bok om svenska sagor och nordisk folktro som använde sig av hans verk i illustreringarna av väsena , I julklapp (De är ifrån södra USA)
Kan du inte lägga ut de på svenska med 😍super bra video och intressant
@Vildemo
2 жыл бұрын
Tusen tack! Det ska jag göra! 😀👍
The guy 5 minutes in is Brother Martin. He was struggling to convert the trolls to Christianity but the trolls didn't want to. He died of exhaustion in the forests around Bergslagen. I love the illustrations of him so much
@Vildemo
Жыл бұрын
❤️ The life of Bauer has so many interesting stories! It is really amazing!