Jozef Fojtik Explained

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. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Slávnostný Podvečer V Kine Kultúra . Krupinské aktuality . September 2010 . sk . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219225019/http://www.krupina.sk/noviny/ka_september.pdf . 2013-12-19 .
  2. News: Števo . Rimaj . Dielo rezbára z Krupiny dostal aj pápež . . 2007-06-12 . Slovakia. sk.
  3. Web site: Virtual gallery: Fojtík Jozef . ÚĽUV (The Centre For Folk Art Production).