Curious about the tiny figures scattered throughout Budapest? I will tell you the story of one such figure the Indián Statue. These mini statues are the work of Mihály Kolodko. He is a guerilla sculptor with Hungarian origins.
Kolodko’s mini statues pop up all over the city. The Indián Statue is one of his many whimsical installations. These small artworks offer powerful messages. They commemorate great Hungarians.
Kolodko’s creations are first carved from modelling clay. A negative mould is made. Then a plaster cast is made. Another mould is created from that. It is filled with liquid bronze. Once cooled the metal is sanded. It is polished and shaped. The finished article is then placed in a public place.
Some of Kolodko’s statues offer political commentary. Others reference Hungarian media. Some even celebrate the Jewish history of District VII.
Many of Kolodko’s mini statues are guerilla sculptures. He likes the freedom to make what he wants quickly. Some recent works were commissions. These works depict District VII’s history.
One such mini statue is the Indián Statue. It is located in Budapest. Kolodko was born in Uzhhorod in Ukraine. He graduated from Lviv Academy of Arts. He decided to devote his work solely to miniatures in 2010.
You can find Kolodko’s sculptures hidden in nooks and crannies all over Budapest. They can be found on either side of the Danube. His hometown of Uzhhorod is full of them. You can find minis at Lake Balaton. There is even a Kolodko in Sweden. Alfred Nobel is outside the Hungarian Embassy in Stockholm.
The Indián Statue, like other mini statues, adds a unique feature to Budapest’s public art scene. The statues tell stories. They help you understand Budapest’s history and culture.
There are walking tours available to find the mini statues. You can learn about Budapest’s history through the artworks.
So keep an eye out for the Indián Statue. Discover the whimsical world of Mihály Kolodko. His art brings surprises and stories to Budapest’s streets.