Throughout nearly half a century of work, the creative journey of Josip Botteri Dini (80) has been brimming with masterpieces of remarkable artistic reach, characterized by a distinctive style and profound thematic depth. Botteri follows the rich artistic tradition of Split, intertwined with the vibrant art scene of Dalmatia and Croatia as a whole.
More than 100 public works by Josip Botteri Dini can be seen all over Croatia and the world, such as the stained-glass windows in the Church of the Holy Cross in Siget in Zagreb or the monumental frieze History of Split in Hotel Zagreb in Split. Monumental stained-glass windows and mosaics adorn the Church of St Leopold Bogdan Mandić in Melbourne, Australia, as do the stained glass, mosaic, and paintings in the Church of Christ the King in Porto D’Ascoli, Italy.
Contemplating the spirit of the times, he created a unique oeuvre within contemporary art, especially in the field of religious art, with recognizable and distinctive artistic interpretations of biblical content. It is precisely in this area that Josip Botteri Dini has a prominent place within domestic and international art.
Photos by Galerija Klovićevi dvori
