Arcik Podróżnik, Bronze dwarf statue at Art Hotel in Stare Miasto, Wrocław, Poland.
Arcik Podróżnik is a bronze statue of a small figure holding a suitcase, positioned at ground level near the entrance of Art Hotel on Kiełbaśnicza street. The sculpture captures the pose of someone ready to travel, with careful attention to detail in its casting and placement.
The statue was installed in 2008 as part of a revival of an artistic tradition from the 1980s, when dwarfs were used as peaceful symbols of resistance. The movement grew into a broader initiative that eventually led to the creation of the city's extensive dwarf collection.
This statue is part of a collection of over 300 dwarf sculptures spread across the city center, each one telling its own story and contributing to an artistic trail. The figures together create a playful connection between neighborhoods and invite people to explore on foot.
The statue sits directly beside the hotel and is easy to locate by following street signs in the old town area. Most visitors find it convenient to explore this sculpture while walking through the nearby historic lanes and discovering other dwarf statues scattered throughout the neighborhood.
Stories attached to this figure describe travels through Asia, Europe, America, and Australia, creating a personal narrative around the character. This distinctive travel story sets it apart from many other sculptures in the collection and gives it its own identity and depth.
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