WIZek, Dwarf statue at Faculty of Computer Science, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland.
WIZek is a bronze dwarf statue located at the Faculty of Computer Science and Management of Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The figure sits at a table with two laptops, capturing a scene of modern academic work and digital learning.
The statue was installed on December 4, 2018 to commemorate 50 years since the Faculty of Computer Science and Management was founded. The installation marked a significant milestone in the faculty's growth from 1969 onward.
This dwarf joins Wrocław's famous collection of bronze dwarves scattered throughout the city as symbols of wit and spirit. The figure represents how academic institutions connect to local traditions and everyday public spaces.
The statue is positioned near the entrance of building B-4 on Łukasiewicza Street within the campus grounds. You can spot it easily by following the pathways around the faculty buildings where it sits visible among modern structures.
One laptop displays the faculty emblem while the other bears an inscription honoring the five decades of the institution's work. These details transform the figure into more than just public art, making it a visual record of institutional achievement.
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