Krasnal Fraksik, Dwarf statue in Gądów-Popowice Południowe, Wrocław, Poland
Krasnal Fraksik is a bronze dwarf statue in the Gądów-Popowice Południowe district on Wrocław's western side. This small sculpture is part of a large network of similar figures scattered throughout the city.
The figure was installed in October 2022, joining a network that began in the 1980s during an anti-communist artistic movement. These sculptures emerged as a creative response to political repression in Wrocław.
These dwarf figures symbolize defiance against oppression and have become a defining part of Wrocław's street art. They emerged from an artistic movement that used humor to challenge political control.
The statue sits in Wrocław's western area and can be found using city maps or specialized walking tours focused on these figures. Many visitors explore several of them together, creating an engaging way to see different parts of the city.
This bronze was created by a local artist and carries the name of a figure tied to Wrocław's artistic heritage. Each statue throughout the city has its own character, telling a story through its form and placement in the neighborhood.
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