100matolog, Dwarf statue at Krakowska Street 26, Wrocław, Poland.
The 100matolog is a bronze dwarf figure on Krakowska Street 26 that depicts a dental professional holding oversized forceps and an extracted tooth. It forms part of a widespread collection of small sculptures distributed across the city.
The sculpture was installed in 2008 as part of a series of dwarf figures that emerged in Wrocław after Soviet rule ended. This artistic movement created a new form of city identity through humor and local creativity.
This dental worker figure relates to the nearby medical institution and shows how the city weaves public art into everyday professional life.
The sculpture is located in the Przedmieście Oławskie district near medical institutions and is easily reached on foot. It remains accessible during normal daytime hours when the surrounding area is active.
The figure holds not only dental tools but transforms from appearing unsettling to friendly the closer you look at it. Visitors often notice the finer facial features that bring warmth to the sculpture only upon close inspection.
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