Alfonz Groma: A Sculptor Dedicated to Slovak Identity Slovak sculptor Alfonz Groma (1924-1993) stands as a prominent figure in 20th-century Slovak art, renowned for his evocative portraits and ambitious monumental sculptures that powerfully embody the spirit of his homeland. Born in Trenčianská Nová Ves in 1924, Groma’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Mikuláš Gymnasium before progressing to Prague’s Academy of Fine Arts between 1945 and 1950 under the guidance of influential professors Jan Lauda and Otakar Španiel. This formative period instilled a deep appreciation for cl…