Jozef Fojtik

Jozef Fojtik was born in 1960 in Krupina, Slovakia. He is famous for folk art wood carving. He began woodcarving about 1988 as a hobby.[1]

He has worked extensively for Krupina, including for its mayor and for Catholic and Protestant churches in the area. His work has represented the city in many folk festivals.[1] Some of his work has been given to important visitors, including Pope John Paul II.[2]

His working themes include Christianity and ordinary people, working primarily on wall reliefs and sculptures.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Slávnostný Podvečer V Kine Kultúra" (PDF). Krupinské aktuality (in Slovak). September 2010.
  2. ↑ Rimaj, Števo (2007-06-12). "Dielo rezbára z Krupiny dostal aj pápež". Pravda (in Slovak). Slovakia.
  3. ↑ "Virtual gallery: Fojtík Jozef". ÚĽUV (The Centre For Folk Art Production).

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