Kuratorka i Urwis, Bronze dwarf statue in Przedmieście Świdnickie district, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Kuratorka i Urwis are two small bronze figures located in the Przedmieście Świdnickie district, presenting characters with humorous traits. The sculptures belong to the broader collection of similar works scattered throughout the city streets.
History
The statue was installed in 2019, continuing a tradition of dwarf sculptures that began as a form of artistic expression in the 1980s. This creative heritage has persisted over the decades and remains part of the city's visual identity.
Culture
The figures belong to Wrocław's ongoing collection of dwarf statues that has grown steadily over decades. They show how these small bronze sculptures have become woven into daily city life and catch visitors' attention as they walk through neighborhoods.
Practical
The figures stand on public streets and are freely accessible whenever you walk through the neighborhood. The best time to photograph them is in morning or late afternoon light when the visibility is clearer.
Did you know?
The two characters have distinct personalities shown through their different poses and expressions. Visitors often notice fine details like the carefully carved facial features and how the patina of the bronze gives the figures character over time.
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