Dziabomir
Dziabomir is a climber dwarf at Wojciecha Bogusławskiego 45 in Wrocław, testing ice axes from the nearby climbing shop. Made by Marlena Zakrzewska, he appeared on 1 February 2019.
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Dziabomir
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Story
Dziabomir is the dwarf who never says no to a challenge. In our photo he is pressed against a red brick wall at Wojciecha Bogusławskiego 45, one fist raised high and the pointed cap pulled tight over his beard, as if he is about to grab the next hold. Dwarfs say he never climbs anything that is not at least a little bit scary, and then climbs it again, only faster.
History & Significance
Wrocław's bronze dwarfs grew out of the Orange Alternative, a peaceful, absurdist protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls. Since 2005 the city has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them. According to wromap.pl, Dziabomir was made by Marlena Zakrzewska and appeared on 1 February 2019. The city's website says he is a fan of extreme sports who is testing the ice axes he bought at the climbing shop on Bogusławskiego street. Who commissioned him is not publicly documented.
Inspiration
His name probably comes from the Polish word dziabać, to jab or peck, and the dwarf ending, and it fits the ice axes: a tool that is swung into ice. The photo shows only his raised fist and pointed cap against the brick wall, so we cannot see the axes ourselves, but the city's website describes them. A climbing shop on the same street explains the choice of spot.
Fun Facts
- His name probably comes from the Polish verb dziabać, to jab.
- The city says he is testing ice axes bought at a climbing shop.
- He appeared on 1 February 2019, according to wromap.pl.
- In the photo he raises a fist against a red brick wall.
- Histrion, the actor dwarf, is about 86 m to the north-west.
How to Find This Dwarf
Walk to Wojciecha Bogusławskiego 45 and look at the brick wall near the climbing shop. Histrion is about 86 m to the north-west, Kolejarz about 93 m to the east and Ma(Ste)rche(fek) about 118 m to the north-east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Dziabomir dwarf?
At Wojciecha Bogusławskiego 45 in Wrocław, according to wromap.pl.
What is Dziabomir doing?
According to the city's website he is a fan of extreme sports who is testing ice axes bought at the climbing shop on that street.
Who made Dziabomir?
Marlena Zakrzewska, according to wromap.pl. He appeared on 1 February 2019.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Outdoor statue on a wall at pavement level; the photo shows a paved pavement and a brick wall. We have not verified the surface or the exact height.
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