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Rodo Padilla, an artist from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, has dedicated his life to ceramics and craftsmanship, a legacy passed down by his father. After earning his degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Guadalajara, he specialized in ceramic materials and design in Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan. He also took design courses in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Faenza, Italy.
Padilla is a renowned sculptor specializing in high-temperature ceramics, bringing to life characters he calls “Los Gorditos.” His work, both playful and expressive, captures the emotions, character, and essence of Mexican culture. But beyond that, it evokes childhood memories, its sense of wonder, and the ability to find joy in every moment.
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“My ‘gorditos’ are the result of using geometric and organic shapes (the sphere, cone, oval, teardrop, pear, bean, and others) to represent the daily life of a Mexican as I perceive it: simple, kind, affectionate, joyful, and hardworking.”
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His pieces are crafted with passion and dedication, using traditional artisanal techniques such as hand-forged molding. The sculptures incorporate clays from different regions of Mexico, sometimes blending multiple types of clay depending on the shape or sculpture being created.
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Padilla’s creations are widely recognized and awarded. Among his many exhibitions and distinctions, he has won five first-place awards at the National Ceramic Prize in Tlaquepaque, the Sculpture Prize at the Art-Expo in New York, and showcased the exhibition “De los niños es el reino de los cielos” at the Cabañas Cultural Institute in 2012.
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Padilla is also internationally recognized for his ceramic and bronze sculptures representing the fundamental rights of children, displayed at the Trompo Mágico Museum in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He is currently the President of the National Ceramic Prize.
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Each of his pieces, shaped with love and care, reflects emotions, attitudes, and personalities, capturing the essence of the Mexican people through the art of ceramics.