We celebrate Easter Sunday by sharing the craftsmanship, discipline and beauty of artist Franc Grom’s eggshell creations.
With a steady hand, an abundance of patience, a sharp eye, a tiny electric drill and rich aesthetics inspired by traditional Slovenian designs Franc Grom makes the ordinary eggshell into stunningly precise and detailed pieces of art.
Born in a the small town of Vrhinka, Slovenia Grom can spend months on a single egg, patiently poking thousands upon thousands of holes into the fragile shell.
It wasn’t until he retired that he began a new life as a respected craftsman, discovering an unusual skill, which has gained him a great amount of attention. Grom’s eggs have been exhibited in Slovenia, India, Japan, and the United States. Among his most famous collectors is President Clinton.
His delicate canvas must be handle with great care, he holds the egg gently, creating a pillow in his palm, or the egg begins to crack. The eggs are chosen very carefully. After many years, he has learned that the key is in what the hens eat. “I have been very careful for the last few years. I always check the egg under a strong light in advance before I begin carving. If I see a micro-crack in the shell, I don’t carve the egg. I know from experience that it will break.”
The finished, exquisitely intricately carved shells glow when illuminated like porcelain statues. Enjoy and Happy Easter Sunday everyone!
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