Perpetuś
Perpetuś is a bearded watchmaker dwarf at a tiny workbench, by Marlena Zakrzewska, inside Powstańców Śląskich 95, about 2.0 km south-west of the Market Square.
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Perpetuś
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Story
Perpetuś is a watchmaker with all the patience in the world. In the photo this bearded dwarf in a floppy cap sits hunched on a little stool, frowning with concentration over a round pocket-watch case in one hand while a tiny tool works away in the other. Beside him stand a chest of small drawers and a desk lamp, so his workshop is complete down to the last cog. He works inside a building at Powstańców Śląskich 95, about 2.0 km south-west of the Market Square, and he is not in a hurry.
History & Significance
Wrocław's bronze dwarfs grew out of the Orange Alternative, a playful, non-violent 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, Perpetuś was made by Marlena Zakrzewska and stands inside a building at Powstańców Śląskich 95, which he shares with Genomek and Gwiazduś. I found no source that gives his unveiling date and none that names a sponsor or the building.
Inspiration
No source I found explains the idea behind Perpetuś. The photo shows a clockmaker's scene: a seated dwarf studying a round watch case with a small tool, with a drawer chest and a desk lamp beside him.
Fun Facts
- wromap.pl credits the sculptor Marlena Zakrzewska.
- In the photo he is repairing what looks like a pocket watch, with a drawer chest and a desk lamp as his workshop.
- He stands inside a building, so you need to be able to enter to see him.
- Genomek is the nearest dwarf, only 34 m away.
- wromap.pl lists three dwarfs inside this same building address: Perpetuś, Genomek and Gwiazduś.
How to Find This Dwarf
Perpetuś is indoors at Powstańców Śląskich 95, about 2.0 km south-west of the Market Square. wromap.pl says he is inside the building, so check opening hours before you go. Nearby dwarfs: Genomek 34 m west, Biegacz 53 m south-east and Flebuś 178 m east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Perpetuś dwarf in Wrocław?
At Powstańców Śląskich 95, about 2.0 km south-west of the Market Square. wromap.pl says the dwarf is inside the building.
Who made Perpetuś?
wromap.pl credits the sculptor Marlena Zakrzewska. I found no second source and no unveiling date.
What is Perpetuś doing?
In the photo he sits at a small workbench examining a round watch case with a tool. I found no source that explains the idea behind him.
Accessibility
Ground Level
He stands inside a building on a wooden-look floor next to a small desk setup, so access depends on the building's opening hours, which I could not verify. Step-free access was not verified.
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