Stefanek
Stefanek is a bearded dwarf with a bird on his shoulder, by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod from October 2023, at Stacha Świstackiego 10A, about 1.9 km south-east of the Market Square.
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Stefanek
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Story
Stefanek lives on Stacha Świstackiego, about 1.9 km south-east of the Market Square, and he does not travel alone. In the photo this bearded dwarf in a pointed cap has a dark bird perched on his shoulder, craning its head over as if whispering the day's gossip into his ear, while he grins out at the camera in the corner of a pale concrete wall. Imagine the pair sharing secrets about everyone who walks past, with the bird doing all the talking.
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, Stefanek was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and appeared on 6 October 2023, at Stacha Świstackiego 10A, where it warns that access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate. I found no second source for the date and none that names a sponsor.
Inspiration
No source I found explains the idea behind Stefanek or his bird companion. The photo shows the bird, which looks like a crow or raven, perched on his shoulder, but I cannot tell what it stands for.
Fun Facts
- wromap.pl dates him to 6 October 2023 and credits the sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod.
- In the photo a dark bird, possibly a crow or raven, sits on his shoulder.
- He wears a pointed cap and has a long, wavy moustache and beard.
- wromap.pl warns that access to this address may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate.
- His nearest neighbour in the city database is 486 m away, so he is one of the more isolated dwarfs.
How to Find This Dwarf
Stefanek is at Stacha Świstackiego 10A, about 1.9 km south-east of the Market Square. wromap.pl warns that access may be limited, so look from the public side. His neighbours are far apart: Hokeista Jerry is 486 m south-east, Reżyser 496 m north and 100matolog 621 m south-east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Stefanek dwarf?
At Stacha Świstackiego 10A, about 1.9 km south-east of the Market Square, according to wromap.pl. Access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate.
When did Stefanek appear and who made him?
wromap.pl gives 6 October 2023 and credits the sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod. I found no second source.
What is the bird on his shoulder?
The photo shows a dark bird that looks like a crow or raven. I found no source that explains its meaning.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Photo shows him on pale paving beside a rough concrete wall. wromap.pl warns that access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate. Step-free access was not verified.
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