Przylepek
Graniczna 25
Przylepek clings loyally to his spot outside the Comex offices at ul. Graniczna 21 — a small, tenacious figure sculpted by Marta Mirynowska whose very name means 'clingy one'.
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Story
Przylepek has made himself right at home outside the offices of Comex at ul. Graniczna 21, clinging to his spot as if superglued in place — which, given his name ('przylepek' roughly translates as 'sticker' or 'clingy one'), seems entirely fitting. Nobody is quite sure how long he has been there, but he shows no sign of leaving anytime soon.
History & Significance
Przylepek was sculpted by Marta Mirynowska and placed at the premises of Comex, a printing and services company at ul. Graniczna 21 in the Fabryczna district of Wroclaw, about 7 kilometres from the city centre. He is one of the many Wroclaw dwarfs commissioned by local businesses to mark their premises and add a touch of the city's famous dwarf culture to outlying neighbourhoods.
Inspiration
The name 'Przylepek' — meaning something like a sticker or barnacle — perfectly captures the idea of a loyal mascot who simply will not leave his post. Sculptor Marta Mirynowska is one of several artists who have contributed to Wroclaw's ever-growing dwarf collection alongside founding sculptor Tomasz Moczek. The Comex company, whose core business involves printing and production services, presumably appreciated the idea of a dwarf who sticks around.
Fun Facts
- His name in Polish essentially means 'sticker' or 'clingy one' — a perfect description for a dwarf who never moves from his post.
- Sculptor Marta Mirynowska, who created Przylepek, is one of the rare female artists to have contributed a dwarf to Wroclaw's collection.
- He stands about 7 km from the city centre, making him one of the more far-flung dwarfs for dedicated collectors.
- The sponsor Comex is a printing and production company — and what sticks better than printed material?
- Przylepek is one of the dwarfs that helped spread the craze beyond the Old Town into Wroclaw's industrial western suburbs.
How to Find This Dwarf
Przylepek is in the Fabryczna district, far from the city centre. Take tram line 7 or bus line 145 towards Nowy Dwór and alight near ul. Graniczna, then walk to number 21. The Comex building is a standard commercial property; look for the dwarf near the entrance. A car or bike is the most practical way to reach him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Przylepek dwarf in Wroclaw?
Przylepek is at ul. Graniczna 21, outside the Comex company offices in the Fabryczna district, roughly 7 km west of Wroclaw city centre.
What does the name Przylepek mean?
It means something like 'sticker' or 'clingy one' in Polish — a playful reference to the idea of a faithful mascot who sticks stubbornly to his spot.
Who sculpted Przylepek?
Przylepek was created by Marta Mirynowska, one of the artists who has contributed to Wroclaw's dwarf collection alongside the founding sculptor Tomasz Moczek.
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