Ryo Aoki

Ceramic History

1953 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture

1978 Graduated from Sobi Art School, Printmaking Department; 1985 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Ceramics Training School

1985 Established a studio in Sasago, Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and began pottery production

1989 Relocated studio to Makino, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

2003 Completed Noborigama (climbing kiln)

2005 Passed away suddenly on June 4th