Shohei Ono / Rust Tower (Art Piece) Red Rust

Diameter (φ) 260mm × Height (h) 600mm

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

This work, "Tower of Rust," is one of the "Rusting Forms" series themed around "the beauty of decay." Through a special firing process that oxidizes the surface, 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 piece, "Tower of Rust," is a large ceramic work with a strong presence within the "Rusting Forms" series. It can be appreciated as an art object, and its versatility allows it to be used as a stool or side table, expanding its uses through the imagination of the user.

Shohei Ono

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

Growing up under the guidance of 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 solid weight and generous shape when held embody a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a strong presence to the space itself beyond daily life. As vessels for serving food, as well as for arranging flowers or displayed like objects, they reveal new expressions as art pieces, captivating the hearts of viewers.