Trejdek, Dwarf statue in Krzyki-Partynice, Poland.
Trejdek is a small bronze sculpture at street level in Wrocław, located in a neighborhood with mixed residential and commercial spaces. The figure sits or stands at about the height of a small person and features the handcrafted details typical of this collection of artworks throughout the city.
The figure was created in 2021 and continues a tradition that began in the 1980s, when people placed bronze dwarves as a form of quiet protest against political oppression. This artistic movement later grew into a permanent city-wide collection.
This small bronze figure is part of a collection that has turned Wrocław into a kind of open museum, where artworks stand directly on the streets and become part of city life. The figurines tell stories about local traditions and how residents integrate art into their daily surroundings.
The artwork is easy to locate using special city guides or mobile applications that show all the figures in Wrocław. It is freely accessible and can be viewed from outside at any time.
Local residents dress the figures in tiny scarves and hats each winter as a protective gesture. This custom has become a touching tradition that shows how much the community values these small artworks.
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