Born in Osaka in 1980 to a Japanese father and a Korean mother. He completed his MA at Osaka University of Arts Graduate School in Fine Art in 2006. Kim’s unique approaches beyond existing ceramics have been highly esteemed from not only people among the ceramics field but also from the contemporary art field.

Kim’s Influence and Inspiration

He is influenced by science fiction, street culture and animation, however, he has also received inspiration from ancient ritual wares made during the Jomon era, a prehistoric time in Japan. He believes that creation is the process of saving his soul. Since ancient times, awe and wonder in natural providence have continuously driven people to create things like prayers.

• Born: 1980
• Hometown: Osaka, Japan
• Education: Osaka University of Arts Graduate School in Fine Art

Riyoo Kim Accolades

He won the semi-grand prix for Modern Ceramic Art Exhibition in KOBE Biennale 2009. Since 2004 he has held many solo exhibitions and has participated in group exhibitions. His artworks were exhibited at the Kansai Airport lounge as public art as well as at international art fairs including KIAF 2011 and 2016 in Korea, Art Stage Singapore in 2016, and Art Fair Tokyo in 2017.
His major exhibitions include “BASARA” (2010/Spiral Hall), Yokohama Triennale (2011/Yokohama Museum of Art) and solo exhibition “Haji-Kabane” (2013/Roppongi Hills A/D Gallery) , “Awes for the Cosmic” (2013 / SNOW Contemporary) and more.  He Currently works in both the Kanagawa and Shiga prefectures of Japan.