Ogorzałek i Opiłek, Dwarf statue in Stare Miasto, Wrocław, Poland.
Ogorzalek and Opilek are two bronze dwarf figures located near St Nicholas Street, shown engaged in gardening work. The statues stand close together at a central point within the Old Town district.
These dwarfs were created by artist Beata Zwolanska-Holod in 2012. They belong to a broader series of dwarf sculptures that began appearing in Wroclaw during the 1990s.
The names carry roots in Wroclaw's local dialect and reflect a playful connection to the city's character. These figures have become woven into how residents and visitors understand the urban environment.
The figures are located at an easily walkable spot within the city center. Many visitors discover them while strolling through the Old Town or using smartphone apps designed to locate all dwarf sculptures.
The dwarfs actually represent old-fashioned characters engaged in agricultural and gardening work, themes rooted in preindustrial life. This connection to farming heritage sets them apart from many other more abstract sculptures scattered throughout the city.
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