Kowal, Bronze dwarf statue on Kuźnicza Street, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Kowal is a bronze dwarf statue on Kuźnicza Street that depicts a craftsperson with metalworking tools in hand. The figure stands in the central district of Wrocław, positioned directly outside a jewelry shop.
History
The sculpture was created by artist Tomasz Moczek in 2022. It is part of a broader collection of Wrocław dwarfs that has grown as public art installations across the city in recent years.
Culture
The statue portrays a craftsperson engaged in metalworking, a skill rooted in local tradition. Its placement next to a jewelry shop creates a direct link between the sculpture and the neighborhood's working life.
Practical
The statue is located on the central Kuźnicza Street and is easy to reach on foot. It works well as part of a walking exploration of the many dwarf sculptures scattered throughout the city.
Did you know?
The statue was intentionally placed directly in front of an active jewelry shop. This positioning merges the public art installation with a working craft business that still practices the trade the figure represents.
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