Ryozo Shibata

Ryozo Shibata was born in Kyoto, Japan in 1952. He received his MFA in 1978 from Kyoto University of Fine arts. He specializes in sometsuke, blue and white porcelain ware, combining his skill in traditional techniques with contemporary forms. Shibata has had numerous solo and group exhibitions, and has received many awards. He is a member of the Japanese Arts and Crafts Association, and lives and works in Kyoto, Japan.