Brokuś Mariusz
Brokuś Mariusz is a thoughtful bronze dwarf holding a cut-out metal plate at ul. Na Ostatnim Groszu 3 in Wrocław, made by Marlena Zakrzewska.
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Brokuś Mariusz
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Story
Brokuś Mariusz is a dwarf in a rain-hat with a brim, who rests his chin on one hand and studies a cut-out metal plate held in the other. In the photo his face is thoughtful, with a short beard, and the plate in front of him has curving openings, a little like a map. Two other dwarfs stand almost right next to him, so he is never alone in his thinking.
History & Significance
According to wromap.pl, Brokuś Mariusz was made by Marlena Zakrzewska and stands at ul. Na Ostatnim Groszu 3; it gives no appearance date. Wrocław's dwarfs grew out of the Orange Alternative, a playful protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; the first bronze dwarf was placed on ul. Świdnicka in 2001, and hundreds have followed since. PM-emek and Termiś Syty i Kobuś Czysty stand within a few metres of him. We found no source that says who commissioned him or what his name refers to.
Inspiration
We found no source that explains Brokuś Mariusz's name or the meaning of the plate in his hand, so we describe only what the photo shows: a thoughtful dwarf studying a cut-out metal sign. The names of the neighbouring dwarfs suggest a themed group, but we found no source stating the theme.
Fun Facts
- He was made by Marlena Zakrzewska, who is credited with 44 dwarfs on the Polish Wikipedia list.
- He rests his chin on one hand and holds a cut-out metal plate in the other.
- PM-emek stands only 1 m northwest of him.
- Termiś Syty i Kobuś Czysty stand 6 m northwest of him.
- wromap.pl gives no appearance date for him.
How to Find This Dwarf
Go to ul. Na Ostatnim Groszu 3. From Brokuś Mariusz, PM-emek is 1 m northwest, Termiś Syty i Kobuś Czysty 6 m northwest and Hiltuś 178 m northeast, so one spot gives you several dwarfs.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Brokuś Mariusz dwarf?
Brokuś Mariusz is listed at ul. Na Ostatnim Groszu 3 in the Gądów-Popowice Południowe area of Wrocław.
Who made Brokuś Mariusz?
According to wromap.pl he was made by Marlena Zakrzewska. No appearance date is given.
Which dwarfs stand next to him?
PM-emek is 1 m northwest, Termiś Syty i Kobuś Czysty 6 m northwest and Hiltuś 178 m northeast.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Stands at ground level on a flat paved forecourt beside a white wall, on or beside a low stone base. We could not confirm further access details.
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