Epamek, Bronze dwarf statue in Old Town, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Epamek is a small bronze figure with fine details located near a well-known group of historic buildings in the city center. The statue demonstrates skilled craftsmanship and stands as part of a broader collection of similar sculptures displayed throughout the public spaces.
History
The figure was installed in 2016 and joins a body of bronze dwarfs that began appearing in the city decades earlier. These sculptures represent an artistic chapter connected to a significant period of urban change.
Culture
This figure is part of a city-wide collection of bronze dwarfs that emerged from a local art movement responding to political pressure. The dwarfs are scattered throughout the streets and have become a distinctive feature of how residents and visitors experience the city.
Practical
The statue can be viewed at any time with no entrance fee required. Visitors are free to approach and photograph it whenever they pass through the area.
Did you know?
Each dwarf in the collection has its own name and distinct appearance, transforming the gathering from mere public art into a set of individual characters. Some sit, others stand, and many carry small objects or wear hats, which makes seeking them out feel like an urban treasure hunt.
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