Shohei Ono / Tower of Rust (Art Piece) Small A

Diameter (φ) 240mm × Height (h) 380mm

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

This work, "Tower of Rust," is one of the pieces in the "Rusting Forms" 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. Notably, this texture is not achieved using conventional "rust glaze," but through a unique technique.

This work, "Tower of Rust," is a large ceramic piece with a strong presence among the "Rusting Forms," and can be appreciated as an art object, as well as used as a stool or side table, expanding its potential through the imagination of the user.

Shohei Ono

Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1985. 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 form when held embody a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a powerful presence to the space itself beyond daily life. As a container for serving food, as well as being used for arranging flowers or placed like an object, they reveal a new expression as art pieces, captivating the hearts of viewers.