1942-1994
kyo pottery
Wakunami Soryu II was born the child of Wakunami Soryu I. He was familiar with ceramics from a young age, and naturally walked down the art’s path.
After graduating from the ceramic arts department at Hiyoshigaoka High School in Kyoto City, he studied glazes at the Kyoto City Industrial Arts Training Center. Afterward, he apprenticed under his father, and also received guidance from Kusube Yaichi. He presented works at various ceramic art exhibitions, including the Nitten Exhibition, the Kyoto City Art Exhibition, and the Contemporary Art and Crafts Exhibition. He died a sudden death at the young age of 52.
