Born on May 7, 1956, in Helsinki Finland

studies
University of Art and Design , Helsinki, 1977–1986
MA, Department of Art Education, 1982
MA, Department of Ceramics and Glass Design, 1986

memberships
International Academy of Ceramics IAC
Finnish Association of Designers ORNAMO /  Artists O
Finnish Association of Sculptors

honours
County Arts Council, County of Uusimaa, Finland: Art prize 1983
49. Concorso Internazionale della Ceramica d´Arte Faenza, Italia: Medaglia d´argento del Presidente della Repubblica 1995
Kutani International Decorative Ceramics Competition ´97, Komatsu, Japan: Award of Merit 1997
State of Finland, 5-years Grant for Artists, 2008-2012
Johaan Rytköläs work has been presented in a number of solo exhibitions and group shows in Finland and other countries and her works are included in many collections.