Shohei Ono / Tower of Rust (Art Piece)

Diameter (φ) 300mm × Height (h) 525mm

The ceramic art pieces by contemporary ceramic artist Shohei Ono are a highly rare collection that is only presented in limited solo exhibitions.

This work, "Tower of Rust," is one of the pieces in the "Rusting Form" series, themed around "the beauty of decay." By oxidizing the surface through a special firing process, it creates a texture that resembles rusted metal, visualizing the decadent beauty brought about by the passage of time. This texture is not achieved using conventional "rust glaze," but through a unique technique.

This work, "Tower of Rust," is a large ceramic piece that stands out among the "Rusting Form" series. It can be appreciated as an art object, and its uses can expand through the imagination of the user, serving as a stool or side table.

Shohei Ono

Born in 1985 in Aichi Prefecture. Currently creating pottery in Kochi Prefecture, Kami City.

Growing up under his father, ceramic artist Teppei Ono, he continues to create while deeply engaging with nature, digging clay from the mountains and preparing glaze materials from scratch after becoming independent.

The vessels born from the certain weight when held and their generous forms harbor a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a strong presence to the space itself beyond daily life. As well as serving as dishes for food, they can also be used to arrange flowers or placed like objects, revealing a new expression as art pieces that captivate the hearts of viewers.