Silesiusz II
Silesiusz II is a grinning bearded dwarf in a cap leaning forward at Dworcowa 33/35, made by Marlena Zakrzewska. His name echoes Silesia.
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Silesiusz II
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Story
Silesiusz II is the second of his name and, in his own opinion, the better one. He props both arms on the ledge in front of him, tilts his cap and grins as if he had just heard the best joke of the day. Passers-by hurry along the pavement while he watches them with the calm of someone who has all of Silesia on his side. Stop a moment and he will probably grin at you too.
History & Significance
Silesiusz II stands at Dworcowa 33/35 in the Przedmieście Świdnickie district and was made by Marlena Zakrzewska. 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 been filling its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them. We found no installation date and no sponsor, and do not state any.
Inspiration
The name echoes Silesia, the historic region of which Wrocław is the capital; there is also a dwarf called Silesiusz (without the II) in the database, about 1730 m from this one. Beyond the name, no source we found explains the idea. The photo shows a grinning, bearded dwarf in a cap with both forearms resting forward, on a pavement beside a building.
Fun Facts
- His name echoes Silesia, the region around Wrocław.
- The "II" in his name indicates a second Silesiusz; the first stands in a different part of the city.
- In the photo he grins broadly with his forearms resting forward on a ledge.
- He was made by Marlena Zakrzewska.
- The nearest dwarfs are Dworzan 1 (109 m west) and Wolontariusz (129 m west).
How to Find This Dwarf
Walk to Dworcowa 33/35 and look near the pavement. From Silesiusz II, Dworzan 1 is about 109 m west at the station side, and Wolontariusz 129 m west.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Silesiusz II dwarf?
Silesiusz II is at Dworcowa 33/35 in Wrocław's Przedmieście Świdnickie district.
Who made Silesiusz II?
The sculptor is Marlena Zakrzewska. We did not find an installation date.
Is there a first Silesiusz?
Yes, a dwarf called Silesiusz exists in a different part of Wrocław, about 1730 m from Silesiusz II.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
The photo shows him on a paved pavement beside a building. We did not verify kerbs or steps on site.
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