Franc grom biography of michael

With careful eye and steady hand, Franc Grom carves delicate eggshells into exquisite miniature sculptures. He works from a studio in his native village of Stara Vrhnika, near the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, putting a high-tech twist on the national tradition of embellishing eggs at Eastertime.

In Slovenia, pirhi, meaning Easter eggs, are intricate works of art.

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Slovene artisans typically paint their eggs in elaborate detail, or—using what is known as the drsanka technique—lightly scratch delicate designs into the surfaces of colored eggs. “Making Easter eggs is a Slovene tradition, but carving them is an exception; it was my invention,” Grom explains. Those familiar with Slovene motifs and customs may recognize the national flower—the carnation—and the delicate lace patterns Grom “embroide franc grom biography of michael1 VYJO