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Jozef Fojtik (born 1960 in Krupina, Slovakia) 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
edit- ^ a b "Slávnostný Podvečer V Kine Kultúra" (PDF). Krupinské aktuality (in Slovak). September 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-19.
- ^ Rimaj, Števo (2007-06-12). "Dielo rezbára z Krupiny dostal aj pápež". Pravda (in Slovak). Slovakia.
- ^ "Virtual gallery: Fojtík Jozef". ÚĽUV (The Centre For Folk Art Production).