More about Rodo Padilla

Rodo Padilla is one of the Mexico's most recognised artisan-sculptors working in stoneware, high temperature ceramics. Some of his pieces are also made in bronze and are highly valued by collectors.

Rodo Padilla is proud to be from Tlaquepaque,  in the state of Jalisco, and to have been able to live and work with the ceramic artisans in his father's workshop.

After graduating as an Industrial  Engineer he was able to pursue ceramic studies in Japan Italy and Argentina. He  continues to lend his technical expertise to the expanded family business but  for many years has been able to devote his time to create the original designs that have made him one of the most recognised artisan-sculptors in Mexico.

In 1992 he began to exhibit in solo exhibitions and that same  year he was awarded first place for sculpture in the National Ceramic Awards.  Among other awards recognising his work he again won the first place for  sculpture in the 2000 National Ceramic Awards.

Exhibition can be found in fine art  galleries in Mexico and the United States.