Ogrodnik i Kierownik, Bronze dwarf statue in Stare Miasto, Wrocław, Poland.
Ogrodnik i Kierownik is a bronze statue in Stare Miasto depicting a gardener and a manager as two dwarfs cast in metal. The artwork stands near the Hansel and Gretel houses and forms part of the many dwarf sculptures scattered throughout the old town district.
The statue was installed on May 29, 2008 as part of a collection that grew from the Orange Alternative movement of the 1980s. This movement used art to engage creatively with urban spaces and help shape the city's modern character.
The statue links to Polish folklore through the krasnoludek figure, similar to garden gnomes in other cultures, while contributing to Wroclaw's modern reputation as a city defined by these small characters.
The sculpture sits in the heart of the old town quarter and is easily accessible on foot from nearby streets. Visit early in the morning or late afternoon when crowds are thinner and photos are clearest.
These figures are part of a collection of over 300 dwarf sculptures throughout Wrocław, with each one depicting different jobs and scenes of daily life. What many visitors miss is that each statue functions as a playful artistic map of the city's character and how locals move through their neighborhoods.
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