Paul Portelli is a specialist in retail design, merchandising and event coordination.
As well, he operated a gallery/sculpture studio in Warkworth, Ontario for 22 years where he was instrumental in developing the branding and advertising campaign for that community. He has worked with many major retailers in Visual Merchandising and has developed and planned major events for public relations firms in the G.T.A. His past clients have Included Holt Renfrew, Microsoft, Proctor and Gamble, Lindt Chocolates and Mercedes Benz.
He is the author of articles on trends in visual merchandising in many Canadian publications, such as Crafts Plus, Style and Men’s Wear Canada and has made regular guest appearances on television shows, Cityline, Craftscape and Savior Faire.
Terra Cotta Sculpture
Terra cotta clay is extremely versatile. My mask series for instance, incorporates a press mold process in which the faces alone are pulled from molds and then subsequently embellished individually with leaves, fruit and flowers.
I also like to enhance the natural beauty of the clay with colour and glazes to create whimsical designs in a full range of functional and figurative motifs. Many of my recent works are specifically designed for garden display.
After being fired, the sculptures are given a cold wash finish. Many of my works have been exhibited in public and private galleries and are held in private collections across North America and Europe.
Paul Portelli Studio
401- 11 Concession E
Hastings, Ontario
K0L 1Y0
Phone: (705)696-3395
Email: paulportellistudio@gmail.com
Web Site: www.paulportelli.com