Kraken (2020)

You are now standing before a creature of myth – a giant, crab-like figure that has washed ashore here at Tranøy Lighthouse. This is the Kraken, a mysterious being from ancient legends, reimagined by the artist Alvin Jensvold. Stories of the Kraken echo along the entire coast, and some even claim to have seen it in Mefjorden on Senja – described as having three pillar-like legs, looking like a giant fish or monstrous squid. But the Kraken here at Tranøy bears the marks of our own time: it is made of plastic and waste – a stark reminder of the pollution filling our oceans. Still, it's not only a frightening figure. Children have been fascinated by it, climbed on it, and learned its story. If you’d like to know more, you can read the thrilling tale of the Kraken in a small booklet available at Tranøy Lighthouse. Will you also be swept up by the mystery?