A Japanese-born, Gold Coast-based Naoko Rodgers is behind the beautiful Ryo Ceramic Flower Pot.

She works predominantly in stoneware high temperature functional tableware and home décor. Naoko is passionate about her hand building techniques such as pinch, coil and slab form to make imperfections and unique pieces. She also uses underglaze and oxides frequently in her work to make playful pieces. 

Naoko focuses on how she enjoys making pottery because she believes that this feeling of joy transfers to the people who touch her finished pieces. Pottery is the art of chemistry and she loves the combination of predictable and unpredictable parts of her own designs.