Whirlpuś
Whirlpuś is a dwarf at Bora-Komorowskiego 6, in Psie Pole-Zawidawie, in the north-east of Wrocław. Made by Marlena Zakrzewska.
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Whirlpuś
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Story
Whirlpuś stands in Psie Pole-Zawidawie, in the north-east of Wrocław, at Bora-Komorowskiego 6, about 7.8 km from the Market Square as the crow flies. What you will see: a dwarf with his head thrown back and his mouth open, one arm raised and holding a long slender rod, with a small metal box fixed to the wall behind him. We describe only what the photo and the sources show - no legend is attached to this dwarf in anything we found. Take a moment to look at the small details, and if you are visiting with children, ask them what the dwarf might be thinking about.
History & Significance
Wrocław's bronze dwarfs trace their origins to the Orange Alternative (Pomarańczowa Alternatywa), a peaceful protest movement founded in the city in 1986 by Waldemar Fydrych, whose activists painted dwarfs on walls as a form of absurdist, non-violent resistance. Since 2005 the city has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them, far beyond the old centre. According to wromap, Whirlpuś was made by Marlena Zakrzewska; no appearance date is given. Who commissioned this dwarf is not documented in anything we found.
Inspiration
His name echoes the English word "whirl" and the brand Whirlpool, which makes household appliances. That is our reading of the name; we found no source that states who commissioned him, so we do not name a sponsor.
Fun Facts
- He was made by Marlena Zakrzewska, according to wromap.
- Wromap lists his address as Bora-Komorowskiego 6, 51-210 Wrocław.
- Jagódka is his nearest neighbour, only 234 m away.
- Wromap gives no appearance date for him.
- Koszałek Opałek is the second closest, 421 m away.
How to Find This Dwarf
Put Bora-Komorowskiego 6 into your map app: Whirlpuś is about 7.8 km from the Market Square, so plan this as its own trip rather than a stop on the Rynek walk. Once you are there, Jagódka is 234 m to the east and Koszałek Opałek is 421 m to the north-east, so you can collect several dwarfs in one outing.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Whirlpuś dwarf in Wrocław?
Whirlpuś stands at Bora-Komorowskiego 6, in Psie Pole-Zawidawie, in the north-east of Wrocław, about 7.8 km from the Market Square.
What does Whirlpuś look like?
A dwarf with his head thrown back and his mouth open, one arm raised and holding a long slender rod, with a small metal box fixed to the wall behind him.
Who made Whirlpuś and when did the dwarf appear?
Wromap says Whirlpuś was made by Marlena Zakrzewska and gives no appearance date.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Whirlpuś stands outdoors. We have not checked the approach on site, so we cannot confirm step-free access.
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