Gaetano “Nino” Galoppo
Capodimonte Inc.
nino@ninoscollection.com

Nino Galoppo
Capodimonte Master Sculptor
From Naples, Italy
 

Bringing porcelain flowers to bloom, petal by petal..........

Nino has been dedicated to creating stunning flowers of porcelain for 35 years.  At age 13, Galoppo began working in a porcelain factory.  His subsequent work experience specialized in schooling and apprenticeship ultimately earned him the title of Master.  Today he carries on the tradition of using skills and techniques that have been handed down since the Capodimonte art form was developed, more than 250 years ago.
 

The intricate detail and delicacy of Nino’s floral sculptures are a combined result of his skillful hands, and using the world’s finest porcelain clay, Limoges clay, which he imports from France.  The highest quality Limoges porcelain clay, in the hands of Galoppo, creates the precise life like detail that gives birth to his flowers in porcelain.
 

To this day, Nino uses only wooden picks, a fine mesh screen, a knife, Limoges porcelain clay and skillful hands to create his unique Capodimonte collection.
 

During the past 19 years he has sculpted his art at Busch Gardens and now with his own business.  Visiting 8-10 months each year, he brought his art to America, hand crafting intricate floral arrangements and bringing porcelain flowers to bloom, petal by petal, for appreciation by everyone who has come to see him.
 

Recently, he has decide to venture out on his own, working with Master Painters Salvatore Piscitelli (lives in Italy) and Eliza Damato, who bring Nino’s works of art of life, with very unique painting styles.  Nino lives in Naples, Italy along with his wife and 2 children.  He also resides seasonally in Virginia.