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<FONT SIZE = +3 COLOR=WHITE> <CENTER> GOTUZZO CERAMICA </CENTER> </FONT>
<FONT SIZE = +1 COLOR=WHITE> <CENTER> Custom Gifts and Heirlooms </CENTER> </FONT>
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<P><B>ASTRID MARINA GOTUZZO</B> lived in Rome for 12 years enjoying the arts and Italian culture.
She studied ceramic techniques and trained by a prominent Roman family, <I>Paolelli</I>, who's been
in the ceramic business for over 150 years.
<P>Gotuzzo earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree and an Associate of Arts Degree in California;
studied at the University of Florence, and apprenticed in Rome. For 15 years, she worked
in movie productions both in Italy and Hollywood with Oscar winning Actors, Directors,
Art Designers and Sculptures - All masters of storytelling.
<P>Gotuzzo also worked for Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and organized several International
Cinema Festivals in Cannes, Rome, Tuscany and along the Italian Riviera and the Amalfi Mediterranean Coast.
<P>Gotuzzo traveled throughout the world acquiring different perspectives for the use of
pottery and different manners in communicating traditions and stories onto vessels. Gotuzzo
lived, worked and studied in Florence, Portofino, Malta, Nepal, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Peru.
She traveled throughout Western Europe; sailed the Islands of Italy, Greece and
Tunisia; Explored Machu Picchu and the Incan civilization in Peru; safaried in Kenya and climbed
Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Appreciating pottery along the way.
<P>Now, Gotuzzo returns
to her roots in Southern California to raise her daughter, Alessandra, and create ceramics.
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<P><B>GOTUZZO</B> - Award winning ceramic artist specializes in custom handmade heirlooms and one-of-a-kind art.
<P>She captures magical moments on large platters, bowls, teapots, and tiles with art interpretation, actual
"storytelling", or personalized dedication. Milestones are recreated. Family traditions and history
are written down to be cherished. The Family Tree and Coat of Arms are the essence of our existence,
and honored. These are the treasures that should be passed down to our children.
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<BR> Grandfathers Sea Soup Recipe
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<CENTER><I><U>Paolelli Ceramica</U></I></CENTER>
<BR>Studied Italian techniques from <B><I>Paolelli</I></B>, the Roman family who's been in the ceramic
business for over 150 years. Ceramic coursework included: Medieval Painting; Renaissance Painting;
Maiolica Painting; Detailed Carving Techniques; Hand-Building & Designing of Tiles; Hanging Platters
and Tableware.
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<BR><FONT COLOR=cYAN>Bachelor of Arts Degree at CSULB </FONT>
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<BR><I>Universita' degli Studi di Firenze</I>, studied in both classroom and museums such as: Uffizi,
Medici Chapels, Pitti Palace, Michelangelo's works, Palazzo Vecchio, Ancient Rome; Vatican Museum
and the Vatican Mosaic Workshop. Coursework included: Art History, Ceramic, Painting, Drawing,
Italian Language and Culture.
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<BR><FONT COLOR=cYAN>Associate of Arts Degree at Orange Coast College </FONT>
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<br>USA: (714) 536-1144
<br>Italy: (39) 338.139.4244
<br><br>P.O. Box 2003
<br>Newport Beach, CA 92659
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