2011
Ján Sakala - Sculptures emphasized by colour
by Martin Mešša 
Woodcarver and former folk dancer Ján Sakala was awarded the master of folk art production title in 2010. He makes very specific sculptures. They look like they come from a single piece of wood. The author uses only limited methods of visual display and fully respects the motif. And, he uses strong power of colours. Sculptures are covered with glaze, or some parts of a sculpture are painted. Or, he adds patina emphasizing a gesture, a part of body or a drapery. Sakala does not imitate sculptures made by professional sculptors or traditional folk sculptures. However, his works remind of a close bond he has with traditional folk art.
Further articles in the magazine Craft, Art, Design 02/2011:
- Design by ÚĽUV by Dana Kľučárová
- Ján Sakala - Sculptures emphasized by colour by Martin Mešša
- Educating is “in”
- The ÚĽUV for teachers, teachers for children and youngsters by Zuzana Palicová
- To become familiar with wood... by Monika Wokaunová
- Crafts and movie industry by Nora Čechmánková
- ÚĽUV´s movie documentaries by Nora Čechmánková
- I was born under a ladder... by Stanislav Kytka
- Lace from Skýcov by Alena Rybáriková
- Best toy from wood competition again by Mária Rošková
- Točenô - Michal Hanula by Peter Šugár
- Textile, metal, technologies... by Adriena Pekárová
- Room of curiosities in the Gallery X by Eva Trilecová
- Majolica plastic art - Jitka Petrikovičová by Dana Doricová
- A dream about China that has come true by Gabriela Luptáková