Description: Collector- designer-artist DOLPH GOTELLI utilizes his world-class collections with lectures, exhibitions, and art installations. Fantasy and whimsy are part of his wondrous world of diverse objects. Christmas, antique toys, Latin American folk art and devotional art are some subjects that intersect his creative work.
christmas (2357) santa (794) xmas (256) santa claus (244) christmas decorations (137) father christmas (30) st. nicholas (18) st. nick (11) antique christmas (2) old father xmas (1)
A curator, designer, and artist, DOLPH GOTELLI navigates a broad range of disciplines, developing his ideas through object-based installations. His world is one of immense proportions, combining a multitude of interests and talents.
In contrast to many collectors, Dolph feels the importance to display his collections for the enjoyment of others. As an exhibition designer and installation artist, his experience and attention to the placement of objects has gained him recognition in the academic and professional world. He has used his collections with a myriad of themes to create new visions and connections to Christmas artifacts, toys and international folk art.