The Soul in Stone: The Artistic Legacy of Alfonz Groma In the quiet landscapes of Trenčianská Nová Ves, where history and tradition run deep, the life of Alfonyl Groma began in 1924. A sculptor whose hands breathed life into cold materials, Groma emerged as a defining voice in 20th-century Slovak art. His journey was one of profound transformation, moving from the disciplined halls of the Mikuláš Gymnasium to the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. Between 1945 and 1950, under the watchful eyes of masters such as Jan Lauda and Otakar Španiel, Groma underwent a rigorous metamorphosis.…