Franc Grom

For the last 18 years, 72 year old Slovenian artist Franc Grom has created elaborate, delicate, and incredible works of art from eggshells. Drilling one tiny little hole at a time, this meticulous process usually requires between 3,000-24,000 holes to create a single piece. Grom is inspired by traditional Slovenian designs and his work ranges from asymmetrical botanical motifs to cutouts that glow beautifully when lit up from the inside. In some of his pieces, the span of eggshell that connects one part of the design to another is only around a millimeter wide. His attention to detail emphasizes how delicate the egg really is.

Untitled, Egshell, Date Not Found (sometime within the last 18 years)

Of all the photos I’ve seen of his absolutely gorgeous work, one of my favorites (I couldn’t pick just one!) is the piece with grapes on a vine. The natural form flowing around the egg keeps my eye moving and reflects the natural aspect of the egg itself more so than the geometric designs he also creates. I think all of his pieces are incredible. I love the way that his designs are delicate like lace on an already delicate eggshell canvas. I can’t help but appreciate how sharp his eyes and steady his hands must be even with old age.

Untitled, Egshell, Date Not Found (sometime within the last 18 years)

Untitled, Egshell, Date Not Found (sometime within the last 18 years)