Jozef Fojtik
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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]