Krasnale Nawigator, Bronze dwarf statue in Nadodrze district, Wrocław, Poland
Description
Krasnale Nawigator is a bronze dwarf statue holding a compass, positioned in the Nadodrze district of Wrocław. The figure shows a small human form equipped with a navigational tool, embodying the theme of guidance and exploration through the neighborhood's streets.
History
This bronze figure was installed in 2014 and belongs to a wave of artworks that emerged from the Orange Alternative movement, an anti-communist artistic movement of the 1980s. The dwarfs originated as a form of artistic resistance and have since become one of Wrocław's defining characteristics.
Culture
This statue continues Wrocław's tradition of placing small bronze figures throughout the city, each representing aspects of local trades and daily life in different neighborhoods. When you walk through Nadodrze, you will notice how these sculptures become part of the everyday streetscape and reflect the community's connection to the district.
Practical
The dwarf is located at an easy-to-find spot in Nadodrze and forms part of a network of dwarf statues that you can explore on foot. The best way to see this collection is to take a leisurely walk through the district's streets, discovering multiple figures along the way.
Did you know?
The compass held by the dwarf symbolizes the role of Nadodrze as a historical trading hub where goods and people moved freely. This makes the figure more than an artistic reference, rather a marker of the economic life that has shaped this part of the city.
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