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Ryosuke Ando

安藤 良輔
Ceramic Artist • 1980 –

A ceramic artist living in Aichi Prefecture. Having studied ceramics in Seto, he pursues his original shapes of beauty. Mainly using the mold casting method, he continues making ceramics.

BASED IN
Aichi Prefecture
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POINT OF VIEW

When we place Mr. Ando’s work in our surroundings, it makes us feel like we found a beautiful piece from along a trail. His works seems to be drawn from an uncertain beauty in nature. I want you to contemplate the textures that are hidden in each one slowly.

CRAFT ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

1980

Born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan

2006

Graduated from Aichi University of the Arts, Faculty of Art, Design and Craft.

2012

Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery Senior High School, Advanced Course.

2014

Selected for the 10th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan, Ceramics Division / Ceramics Design Division

2014

Awarded the 43th Chozasho Tokoname Togyoten, “Kurashi no Yakimono ten” Choza Gold prize.

2014

Selected for ITAMI International Craft Exhibition, “Shuki, Shuhaidai”.

2014

Awarded Meshiwan Grand Prix Exhibition, Etsuko Asai Judge’s special award.

2016

Awarded the 2nd Seto Toshiro Triennale, Judge’s special award.

2017

Selected for the 11th International Ceramics Competition Mino, Japan.

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