Róbert SLÍŽ
Bell
2018
bronze, wrought iron, oak, traditional bell casting, blacksmithing, woodcarving
Photo: SULYOK Miklós
Harminchármak - Slíž Róbert, harangöntő
1997, Rožňava (SK), bell-founder
He has been running a workshop in Várhosszúrét, since 2016, where he casts bells and makes bell accessories. He also restores bells of historical signifcance and their accessories. He uses medieval techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries, thus keeping the tradition alive. In 2018 he won the title Young Master of the Year and the title Young Master of Folk Art in 2020. He is currently a fellow of the Hungarian Academy of Arts.
